Recovering memory of landscape – the role of NGOs in the rehabilitation of fortified landscapes
Autor
Staniewska, Anna
Opublikowane w
Fort : the international journal of fortification and military architecture
Numeracja
Vol. 45
Strony
70-85
Data wydania
2017
Miejsce wydania
Merseyside
Wydawca
Fortress Study Group
Język
angielski
ISSN
0261–586X
Słowa kluczowe
military heritage landscape, fortified landscape, NGos, rehabilitation, tourism
Abstrakt
This paper deals with the subject of the rehabilitation of military heritage landscapes and the role of the nongovernmental organizations successful and experienced in this field. It summarises research carried out for a doctoral thesis, the practical goal of which was good practice dissemination and the development of a methodology for the management of such landscapes. Defences of many ages and types have left a visible mark on the european continent and its landscape. Such heritage may encourage tourism development and bring economic benefits for many places and regions across europe. Fortifications are fascinating tourist attractions because of their scenic value and context. this article examines a set of case studies of rehabilitation of european fortifications dating from the eighteenth to the twentieth century and presents an analysis of NGo experiences. emphasis is put above all on the actions undertaken by the NGos which depended on the type of fortification being rehabilitated. the paper also considers the organizational profile of the NGos studied: number of members, area of activity, the aims of work and practical experience: both success and failure. An analysis of possible roles for the agencies involved is carried out and recommendations for good practice are made. Findings confirm that non-governmental organizations can play a vital role in successful rehabilitation of fortified landscapes.
