Sydney Branch: Managing historic gardens

Stuart Read describes the ‘what’, the ‘how’ and sources of help, to manage and conserve historic gardens. Giving an overview of heritage ‘listings’, pieces of law and differences between ‘statutory’ and other listings: what needs approvals and who from… Teases out what is ‘significance’ and how does it drive management? Where to go for more information, relevant history or ‘time period’ hints: online and physical resources open to garden owners, heritage consultants, designers, gardeners. Gives lots of examples from gardens, illustrating his points.

Time: Arrive from 6pm for light refreshments, 7pm talk starts.

Venue: National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill, Sydney.

Cost: $20 AGHS members; $30 non-members; Students $5; includes light refreshments

Booking link to come.