Heritage Landscapes
At Gentek Consult we understand that our heritage lies not just in our historic buildings and archaeological remains, but also in our wider landscape, including our natural environment and ecology.
Our integrated approach to the management of cultural and natural heritage brings together specialists with world-wide experience across the disciplines of:
- archaeology
- ecology
- landscape and conservation architecture
- urban design
- interpretation
- planning
- economics and tourism.
We work to international (UNESCO) standards, frequently in areas of international heritage significance. Our current and recent projects include the preparation of World Heritage Site management plans and integrated conservation plans for Sites of Special Scientific Interest, the restoration of historic parks, public realm schemes for historic urban environments and celebrations of contemporary landscapes.
We carry out detailed assessment and evaluation, to provide the basis for policies and proposals for future management of individual sites or large complex areas. Our policies feed into wider development plans, local tourism, landscape and environmental strategies. They respect local, national and international frameworks. We focus both on the intrinsic requirements of the heritage resource, as well as on the potential public benefits offered by our cultural and ecological heritage.
Gentek Consult is particularly focussed on the importance of historic and ecological heritage to local communities, and in the possibilities of heritage in education, as well as in wider tourism strategies.