Rural communities in Europe are at significant risk since they face socioeconomic problems such a... more Rural communities in Europe are at significant risk since they face socioeconomic problems such as depopulation, singular dependence on mono-agriculture or resource extraction, high unemployment and lack of viable economic opportunities. Cultural heritage and historic landscapes can be powerful drivers of rural development they make places unique, create a sense of home, and link communities to their past. However, for many communities, the potential for their heritage and landscape is unknown, underappreciated, or underutilized. It requires discovery and implementation through study, identification, and the transfer of good practice examples as models for innovative management.
Rural communities in Europe are at significant risk since they face socioeconomic problems such a... more Rural communities in Europe are at significant risk since they face socioeconomic problems such as depopulation, singular dependence on mono-agriculture or resource extraction, high unemployment and lack of viable economic opportunities. Cultural heritage and historic landscapes can be powerful drivers of rural development they make places unique, create a sense of home, and link communities to their past. However, for many communities, the potential for their heritage and landscape is unknown, underappreciated, or underutilized. It requires discovery and implementation through study, identification, and the transfer of good practice examples as models for innovative management.
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