How the time flies! We will have our next AGM soon, on Friday 8 May at 12:05. Sign up now to see what we have achieved in the last year; what our plans are for the next year; and to share any of your ideas and improvements. Hope to see you there!
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Today is the launch of two short films celebrating the network of Historic Environment Records run by 80+ local authorities and national parks across England. The History Before Us (2 mins) explains what an HER actually is. vimeo.com/1174819186?s...
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We are taking over!
In February 2027, the Landscape SIG will do a takeover of The Archaeologist, the magazine by CIfA. The working party members are Kat Hopwood-Lewis, David Astbury, Brandon Braun, Ian Houlston, Tori Park, Janine Young and Sam Turner. We will reveal the theme later!
Do you want to know how your proposed land use might impact nature services? Are you trying to stay updated on community research projects? Either way, you're in for a treat on Wednesday 11 March, 12:05-12:55, during our next lunchtime talk. Will you be there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
We are hearing two great speakers on Wednesday 11 March, between 12:05 and 12:55. We will hear about the Environmental Benefits from Nature tool and about community projects in the North Pennines from the Rural Durham Community Research Network. Are you there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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Ridge and furrow guidance has dropped! It details how these should be considered in forestry projects proposals. Find it here: www.gov.uk/guidance/rid...
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We were present at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Members' Day yesterday! It was great to hear some of the talks of other groups as well, such as the Finds and Heritage Crime. Great stuff!
Okay, so we've talked about different peat-related words. What are the most common (or the most uncommon) peatland landscape management practices? And what are they used for?
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How many words do you know for peat and peat-like areas?
And are there actually defined differences between these words, even if people (mistakenly?) use them interchangeably?
Have you signed up yet? This Wednesday we'll kick off the new year with two brilliant speakers. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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The survey can be found through the above link, but also on our social media pages, on our CIfA webpage, or in any of our emails, so you can find the link as soon as you think of something.
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On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there, between 12:05 and 12:55. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: lnkd.in/e7fkkhBk
On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
There is a very interesting online conference this Saturday 6 December, by the Society for Landscape Studies. It will cover landscape-related topics ranging from land utilisation surveys to art and literature. It is free to join! Please find the link here: www.landscapestudies.com/society-even...
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Tomorrow, we will have our next lunchtime session. I for one am very excited to hear our speakers! Will we see you there?
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Historic England has released guidance on safeguarding the historic environment during peatland restoration. Peatlands hold vital archeological and paleoenvironmental records. This resource helps practitioners integrate heritage into restoration planning and delivery. Find the link on their website!
Aerial view of a hillfort with the words Help Us Print Our New Book overlaid
HELP US PRINT: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December.
Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you.
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We have yet another lunchtime lecture planned for you! We will hear from Gala Morris, PhD candidate, about landscape sounds, and from Sarah Poppy from Historic England on Landscape Recovery Schemes. Something for everyone! Please sign up on the CIfA website: www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you.
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Well, that's been a great summer! And a few weeks back we also had a very well-attended lunchtime talk, on biodiversity net gain and a recent pollen research. Now we're back at it with regular posting, regular lunchtime talks, and a big smile on our faces. Happy new year everyone!
Hi all! The LSIG social media is taking a well-deserved summer break. Rest assured, we will be back sooner than you can say 'Llŷn Peninsula, Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the Cotswolds'! Have a lovely summer everyone!