" The Union of European Historic Houses Association is a Foundation dedicated to the conservation of Europe's great artistic and architectural private heritage, its historic houses and their gardens and parks.
The UEHHA serving national associations of private owners of historic houses, gardens and parks in 12 countries of European Union and features more then 20.000 estates. " more

" Heritage Conservation Network actively works to preserve architectural heritage around the globe. Our hands-on building conservation workshops provide valuable technical assistance to preservation organizations while giving students, professionals and preservation enthusiasts a chance to be involved in a variety of historic preservation projects.
Workshop participants work with and learn from experts in the field of heritage conservation. Conservation topics for the current season include: post and beam construction, horsehair plaster, thatch roofing, structural stabilization, various types of masonry, including stone cutting, and adobe and lime plaster. " ... more

" A cultural non-profit association and a magazine promoting the knowledge, connoisseurship and preservation of architectural heritage, historical and environmental sites.
The association Vieilles Maisons Françaises was granted the non-profit status in 1963.
VMF has become a renowned and efficient consultant, due to its irreplaceable connoisseurship of the « terrain » and its national structure. The headquarters are located in Paris and 95 delegates (a representative is based in every one of the French « Départements ») are being in permanent contact.
At present VMF has more than 18.000 members who share a deep passion for their National Heritage ... " more

" For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been helping Americans protect the irreplaceable. A private nonprofit organization with more than 200,000 members, the National Trust is the leader of the vigorous preservation movement that is saving the best of the country's past for the future.
The need for the National Trust has increased since its founding in 1949. When historic buildings and neighborhoods are torn down or allowed to deteriorate, a part of our past disappears forever. When that happens, we lose history that helps us know who we are, and we lose opportunities to live and work in the kinds of interesting and attractive surroundings that older buildings can provide. " ... more

" The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. " more

" The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.
More than a century later, we now care for over 248,000 hectares (612,000 acres) of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance. Most of these properties are held in perpetuity and so their future protection is secure. " ... more

" The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based organization and registered charity established in 1973. The Honourable Jean Chrétien, the minister responsible for the foundation's creation, said at that time: "Maturity may be recognized in a nation when its people take thought for their past: take thought... in the dynamic sense of knowing the past as a key to understanding the present and future.
The letters patent which established the Heritage Canada Foundation gave it the mandate to:
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada ... " more

" The Spanish Association of Friends of Castles was constituted in 1952. This is a private cultural institution established under the honorary presidency of H. M. The King of Spain. We are completely independent of Government, therefore relying heavily on the generosity of our subscribing members and other supporters. It already has more than two thousand and five hundred members, many of whom are leading personalities and professionals in different fields linked with Spanish culture and all of whom love their country´ s military monuments.
Our members are castle owners, architects, historians, writers, artists, custodians, keepers and other enthusiasts. Without them, we would be unable to carry on with our work, with their help, we try to educate people about the importance of preserving our heritage. " ... more

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