Dissonant Nature

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Abstract

Nature restoration is far from being a neural undertaking. Just like any other type of heritage production it can be the source of dissonance – ‘our’ nature is not necessary ‘their’ nature. Often this dissonance is managed in ways, which are not particular sensitive to site-specificity. As exemplified by the Skjern River Restoration Project (1999-2003), one interpretation of the landscape sometimes suppresses other valid interpretations neglecting its diverse history. Landscape architecture might, however, provide an alternative approach to nature restoration that is more site specific and allows for multiple interpretations to coexist. Evidence can be found in the Re-naturalization of River Aire (2002-2015), a restoration project, which reveals approaches that could be labelled landscape architecture specific.
Original languageEnglish
Publication date24 Sept 2013
Number of pages14
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2013
EventECLAS Conference 2013: Specifics - HafenCity Universität Hamburg, Hamborg, Germany
Duration: 22 Sept 201325 Sept 2013

Conference

ConferenceECLAS Conference 2013: Specifics
LocationHafenCity Universität Hamburg
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHamborg
Period22/09/201325/09/2013

Keywords

  • Nature Restoration
  • Landscape Transformation
  • Dissonant Heritage
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Cultural heritage

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  • No

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