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American Friends of the Russian Country Estate - A Washington-based non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and enhancing the use of Russia's historic country houses and estates. Projects, fund-raising.
An Taisce: The National Trust for Ireland - Concerned with conserving the best of Ireland's heritage, both built and natural. Policy, environmental programs, National Spring Clean, planning, events.
Ancient Monuments Society - Dedicated to the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship in the UK. Aims, officers, membership, casework, lecture series and publications.
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario - Registered charity aiming to preserve buildings and structures of architectural merit and places of natural beauty. Publications, advisory board, membership form.
Architectural Heritage Fund - United Kingdom revolving fund providing short term working capital to historic buildings preservation trusts and other charities to undertake preservation projects. Grants, advice, publications.
Association for Preservation Technology International - Aims to advance the application of technology to the conservation of the built environment. Conference, bulletin, membership, local chapters, scholarships.
Association of Preservation Trusts - Representative body for building preservation trusts in the United Kingdom. Offers its members practical advice and support. Sources of finance, success stories, conference, meetings, newsletter.
Bath Preservation Trust - Aims to preserve the unique architectural heritage of a World Heritage City. Maps and directions, news, museums run by the Trust.
Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants - Provides a directory of Canadian professional heritage consultants, calendar of heritage events, recommended reading and list of heritage conferences.
Cathedral Camps - Young volunteers conserving Britain's architectural treasures. Information, volunteer comment, photo gallery, forum. English and Italian language options.
Committee of Struggle against Gold Mining in Chalkidiki - Opposition to the building of a gold plant in Olympias.
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland - Aims to protect, preserve, and promote the province's built heritage. Descriptions and histories of registered heritage structures, some with images.
Heritage Society of British Columbia - Aims to conserve historic buildings and other heritage resources. Activities, advice on maintenance and conservation of historic buildings.
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property - Created by UNESCO to promote conservation of monuments and sites of historical, artistic and archaeological interest. Headquarters in Rome. Activities, events calendar, image archive, training directory. English and French versions
International Council on Monuments and Sites - A non-governmental organization of professionals dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. General Assembly, news, national committees, scientific committees. English and French versions.
Promotion of Monuments in Curaçao - PROMO aims to preserve, conserve and maintain historical buildings in Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles). Includes photo gallery of buildings.
Restauro 2001 - The International Fair of the Art of Restoration and Conservation of Cultural and Environmental Heritage will be held in Ferrara from March 29 to April 1. Site in Italian and English.
Save Hasankeyf Organization - Campaign against the Ilisu dam project on the Tigris river in Turkey, which will destroy the archaeological city of Hasenkeyf. Map, photographs and history. Press releases, campaign news.
Save Stonehenge - A campaign against upgrading the A303 road through the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England.
Sociedade dos Amigos dos Jardins Europa e Paulistano - Neighborhood group aiming to preserve the "Garden City" districts of São Paulo, Brazil, designed by British architects Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin in the 1920s. Site in Portuguese and English.
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