Maney, Susan2007-06-292007-06-291990-12http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/2684This thesis explores preservation policy for the designed historic landscape, one of many categories of landscapes regarded as cultural resources worthy of preservation efforts. The designed historic landscape is a work of art, created by a recognized master in a unique setting and time period. Its preservation depends on a clear understanding of that creator’s intentions. A model for developing preservation policy was created using information from the museum field, landscape architecture history and the preservation movement. Using a series of questions which define significance, establish authority, examine record-keeping procedures and specify use of the landscape, the model is a tool for writing preservation policy. Questions are used to provoke discussion and create understanding of the individual site being examined. The document produced in answering the questions considers preservation of design intent as the critical factor in management decisions. Advisor: James Swasey, Carol Hoffeckeren-USGarden designHistoric landscapePreservationHistoric landscape preservationLandscape designHistoric gardens -- Conservation and restorationThesis