2. What is a heritage survey A technique for systematically identifying heritage places within a defined area o Aboriginal o Historic (themes and/or places) o Archaeological A survey may include: o Thematic survey of key historical periods o Identifying places of significance o Engaging the community

3. When, Why, Who Why? o To help make decisions about heritage protection, eg which places to enter into planning scheme Heritage Codes o To assist in strengthening community identity o To leverage tourism opportunities When? o Best carried out when reviewing planning schemes Who? o Local government (staff and elected officials) o State government bodies (Heritage Tasmania, Tasmanian Heritage Council) o Heritage property owners, historical societies, National Trust o Key industry, business and community groups o Heritage professionals

4. Method 1. Prepare o Establish project group o Develop project and communications plans o Clear aims and objectives o Clear roles and responsibilities o Timeframes o Secure additional resources o Consult Heritage Tasmania / Tasmanian Heritage Council o Available support o Information from the THR o Expertise and resources o In-house o In-kind assistance (libraries, historical groups) o Contract relevant expertise

5. Method (cont) 2. Investigate o Historical themes - useful to organise framework o Invite community input o Detailed investigations, including site visits 3. Report o Written record of the historical themes o Written record for each place o Statement of significance o Significance against criteria o Photograph o Recommendations

6. Implement Project group to review report and make recommendations o Managing o Listing o Community opportunities o Tourism opportunities

7. Registers Tasmanian Heritage Register Register of the National Estate National Trust lists  Community Values LGA discussions Community workshops  Surveyed New Places new places identified thru’ research or field survey  Other Documentary Info Previous surveys Community histories Research papers  Survey Report regional history define significant places & precincts define management options Define community opportunities Define tourism opportunities Tourism opportunities Identify and market unique stories and attributes Develop interpretive trails Tourism opportunities Identify and market unique stories and attributes Develop interpretive trails Community opportunities Community restoration projects Adaptive reuse of unused buildings for community use Community opportunities Community restoration projects Adaptive reuse of unused buildings for community use Tasmanian Heritage Register Nominations to THR Advice Communications Grants Tasmanian Heritage Register Nominations to THR Advice Communications Grants Planning Scheme Heritage Codes Planning Provisions Planning Scheme Heritage Codes Planning Provisions Overview

8. Resources Assessing Historic Heritage Significance (HCH Act) http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au Burra Charter http://australia.icomos.org/publications/charters/