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Raymond Feliciano

The University of Manchester, School of Arts, Histories and Cultures, Alumnus

Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business, Alumnus

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Started studies in anthropology in 2001 graduating Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian from the Anthropology program of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras in 2004. Completed postgraduate studies in Archaeology of Complex Societies at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, obtaining a Master's degree with honours in 2009.
Since 2001 to present date I have served in countless archaeology related positions including as lead archaeologist for the Camp Santiago Cultural Resources program (2006-2009 & 2012-2015), archaeologist for the Bureau of Land Management at the Grants Pass Resource Area in southwestern Oregon (2011-2012), Heritage Program Manager at El Yunque National Forest (2012-present) and Cultural Resources Specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Caribbean Area (2016 to present).
I also serve as a consultant for several federal agencies, such as the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.
My career has also included volunteering, instructing and consultation work at the San Juan Historic Site, the Mayan area of Belize, Wake Forest University archaeology field school, as well as actively serving as a member of the State Historic Preservation Office Advisory Board in Puerto Rico.

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Mt. Britton Tower National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

This form supports the eligibility criteria for listing of the Mt. Britton Observation Tower in t... more

PLANNING & RECORDATION FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN THE TROPICS: PILOTING DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF LA MINA RECREATION AREA

Wessex Institute of Technology 13th International Proceedings, 2024

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest is one of the oldest natural reserv... more Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest is one of the oldest natural reserves in the world and the only tropical rain forest within the United States National Forest network. This internationally recognized cultural landmark is one of the most visited natural destinations in the Caribbean, and is increasingly sensitive to disturbances, enhanced by the effects of climate change. In 2017 major hurricanes ravaged the cultural resources within the forest's La Mina Recreation Area. This area was the first natural recreation location in the Caribbean and its historical infrastructure continues to serve as the main vector facilitating interaction between the public and the natural environment. Recognizing the fragility and critical social value of those resources, the Forest Service has planned and implemented sustainable initiatives, tempered to counterbalance the operational constraints of a tropical context plagued with limitations on resources. Our paper will focus on outlining an innovative collaboration that explored interagency partnerships for the digital preservation of two historically significant properties, using advanced technology, including 3D laser scanning and drone flight photogrammetry. The first property intervened, Stone House, was the first Ranger Station built by the United States in the Caribbean. The second site, called La Mina Trail Bridge, consists of a piece of handmade infrastructure that served as the only access to the most visited waterfall on the island. The recordation data served as a critical tool for documenting the properties, and as a key planning tool for developing resilient and adaptive restoration culturally significant heritage sites while ensuring sustainable public access to the land. We will discuss more in detail these efforts and outline the results as a case study for other professionals working with rural heritage conservation.

Baño de Oro, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Baño de Oro Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomination Form.

Baño Grande, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Baño Grande Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomination Form.

Icacos Petroglyph Group, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Icacos Petroglyph Group, Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomin... more

The Evolution of the Concept of Wilderness at El Yunque National Forest

El Cambio de la Percepción Etnomédica en el Puerto Rico del Siglo XX

Evolutionary Study of Compexity

A Reconceptualization of Figurines

The Influences of Conflict as an Energy Management Strategy During the Early Stages of State Development In Mesopotamia

Mt. Britton Tower National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

This form supports the eligibility criteria for listing of the Mt. Britton Observation Tower in t... more

PLANNING & RECORDATION FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN THE TROPICS: PILOTING DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF LA MINA RECREATION AREA

Wessex Institute of Technology 13th International Proceedings, 2024

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest is one of the oldest natural reserv... more Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest is one of the oldest natural reserves in the world and the only tropical rain forest within the United States National Forest network. This internationally recognized cultural landmark is one of the most visited natural destinations in the Caribbean, and is increasingly sensitive to disturbances, enhanced by the effects of climate change. In 2017 major hurricanes ravaged the cultural resources within the forest's La Mina Recreation Area. This area was the first natural recreation location in the Caribbean and its historical infrastructure continues to serve as the main vector facilitating interaction between the public and the natural environment. Recognizing the fragility and critical social value of those resources, the Forest Service has planned and implemented sustainable initiatives, tempered to counterbalance the operational constraints of a tropical context plagued with limitations on resources. Our paper will focus on outlining an innovative collaboration that explored interagency partnerships for the digital preservation of two historically significant properties, using advanced technology, including 3D laser scanning and drone flight photogrammetry. The first property intervened, Stone House, was the first Ranger Station built by the United States in the Caribbean. The second site, called La Mina Trail Bridge, consists of a piece of handmade infrastructure that served as the only access to the most visited waterfall on the island. The recordation data served as a critical tool for documenting the properties, and as a key planning tool for developing resilient and adaptive restoration culturally significant heritage sites while ensuring sustainable public access to the land. We will discuss more in detail these efforts and outline the results as a case study for other professionals working with rural heritage conservation.

Baño de Oro, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Baño de Oro Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomination Form.

Baño Grande, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Baño Grande Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomination Form.

Icacos Petroglyph Group, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

Icacos Petroglyph Group, Historic Property at El Yunque National Forest, National Register Nomin... more

The Evolution of the Concept of Wilderness at El Yunque National Forest

El Cambio de la Percepción Etnomédica en el Puerto Rico del Siglo XX

Evolutionary Study of Compexity

A Reconceptualization of Figurines

The Influences of Conflict as an Energy Management Strategy During the Early Stages of State Development In Mesopotamia