On 4 May 2026, the Working Group on the Conservation of Historic Gardens met at the bdla’s federal office in Berlin for its first meeting of the year. A key focus of the meeting was the tension between the conservation of historic gardens, nature conservation and forestry.
The discussion centred on how to better reconcile differing technical requirements and interests when dealing with historic gardens. Co-ordination between the disciplines involved is becoming increasingly important, particularly against the backdrop of climate change and the growing challenges facing the conservation of historic tree populations. The working group agreed that viable solutions can only be developed on a shared professional basis and that interdisciplinary exchange should be further strengthened to this end. The discussion is to be continued and explored in greater depth at forthcoming meetings in order to refine the group’s common position.
In addition, the working group addressed the topic of target planning for the conservation of historic gardens. Building on the positive experiences with a series of training courses organised by the bdla Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the members discussed how relevant specialist knowledge can be disseminated even more widely in future and how professional exchange regarding this tool can be strengthened. As a qualified expert contribution, target planning for the conservation of historic gardens forms an essential basis for the appropriate management of historic gardens and parks in accordance with heritage conservation principles. It assesses historic sites, formulates guiding principles for their future development, restoration and maintenance, and thereby creates a sound foundation for subsequent planning and decision-making processes.
Source: bdla association journal ‘landschaftsarchitekt:innen’ 2/2026
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