ICOMOS-SA, together with two partners, the SA Heritage Resources Agency and the SA Astronomical Observatory, will be hosting a site visit/ tour and presentations on the Scientific heritage of the Observatory on Friday 17 April 2009.
SAHRA WC, SAAO (South African Astronomical Observatory) and
A site visit and tour of the Observatory will also be completed on FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2009, to observe the site identified for Grade 1 Status and wish to invite you to join us. The site, identified as a potential Grade 1 site, is our only Scientific Heritage Resource in the WC of this calibre.
Programme:
Reception for SAHRA staff, speakers, and other invited guests
10:30am
Tea and coffee in SAAO Auditorium Foyer; SAAO staff arrive
10:45am
Talks in the Auditorium
Welcome - Patricia Whitelock (SAAO Acting Director)
Introduction-
Why SAAO is an important site from a heritage point of view -
SAAO Landscape Framework- Liesl van der Walt (Landscape Architect)
Natural vegetation rehabilitation and management plan for SAAO - Ross Turner (Botanist)
Short break
The scientific historical events and contributions made by the SAAO nationally and from the site - Ian Glass (SAAO Emeritis Astronomer)
1:00pm
Buffet lunch for invited guests in Main Building Library
1:30pm (or later)
Tour
Contact SAHRA
Beverley Crouts-Knipe, Provincial Manager: SAHRA-WC
South African Heritage Resources Agency
Block C, Castle Of Good Hope, Cape Town, 8000
Po Box 2771, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: +27 (021) 465 2198
Fax: +27 (021) 465 5789
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Private Bag X447
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tel: +27 12 310 3829
Fax: +27 12 320 4087
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