

Gilbert, et al, A Guide to Cultural Landscape Reports: Contents, Process and techniques, by U.S Department of The Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resource and Stewardship Partnerships, Park Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes Program, Washington DC, 1998. Ed., Cultural Landscapes: Balancing Nature and Heritage in Preservation Practice, (The University of Minnesota Press: University of Minnesota Regents, 2008) California Parks Cultural Landscapes and Corridors.NPS Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes.

Tibetan aesthetics are appropriated for commercial purposes. The aesthetics of state control is re-imagined because of Tibetan identity. Wealth disparities and multi-ethnicity diversify the vernacular landscape. It adapts to the novel and complex natural environment and coordinates the people. The Tibetan quarter was characterized by insecurity, uncertainty and temporality. Managing Cultural Landscapes, Edited by Ken Taylor and Jane Lennon The vernacular landscape is the product of constant adaptation and conflict.Cultural Landscapes: Balancing Nature and Heritage in Preservation Practice, Richard Longstreth, Editor.For further reading on the topic I recommend: The integration of the Cultural landscape Concept into planning means more effective preservation that is both more valuable and more relevant. These opportunities can be found in the potential for more concerted efforts at cross-disciplinary and cross-jurisdictional cooperation further integration of preservation into sustainability initiatives, and of course improved educational initiatives to inform planners, communities and stakeholders. While the cultural landscape approach to preservation has gained momentum there remain numerous opportunities to improve our efforts and better integrate the concept into our everyday planning activities.
