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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our next lunchtime lecture is on 16 Sep! We will have a Scottish themed lecture by Derek Alexander from National Trust for Scotland, and Thomas Rees speaking about a case study at Drumbrae. This is a collaboration with the CIfA Scottish Group. www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The next Landscape Survey Group conference is coming up again! The Call for Papers is out now, and the theme is 'Resilient Landscapes, applying archaeological survey and understanding to holistic nature recovery'. Will we see you there? landscapesurvey.org

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Final chance to sign up to our lunchtime talk tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) between 12:05 and 12:55. It will be fully in the theme of the Festival of Archaeology, with Neil Redfearn from The Council for British Archaeology Sign up via www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even... !

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Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Landscape SIG are taking over The Archaeologist magazine early 2027. We would love your input on what landscapes are to you. Please fill in this form if you would like your perspective to be included in our article! The form closes 17 July. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Are you coming to our next lunchtime talk on 15 July, 12am? It will focus on the Festival of Archaeology with Neil Redfearn from the The Council for British Archaeology! It's promising to be very exciting. Please sign up via the CIfA webpage or the link below: www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...

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Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Are you feeling hot? Hot off the press is a book co-edited by one of our committee members about archaeology and climate change. Seems relevant these few days! It is open access via ArchaeoPress. www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...

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Archaeopress

Archaeopress Publications

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Please note! The collaborative event between Buildings and Landscape SIG in Deerhurst will be deferred until September. More information will follow soon!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

That's such a great way to phrase it! If you haven't done already, we would really appreciate it if you could put that in the survey for The Archaeologist magazine we are running! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Hey, what's happening? Would you like to inform our membership of news from your organisation? Fill in this survey. That way, we can share your news with the whole world! (Or at least, with our followers). forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

PER-Core is a palaeoenvironmental reading group to come to chat about all things old and environmental. We meet the last Tuesday of every month online to talk about a theme or topic. The group is very informal and open to anyone at any level. Are you interested in joining? Email p.j.gould@stir.ac.uk

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We want YOU! For the upcoming takeover by the Landscape SIG of The Archaeologist magazine, we are looking for your input. Share your views of the landscape with us via the below survey (which should only take you a minute or so!) and get featured in our magazine. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Landscapes and buildings, is there a better, more comprehensive combination? In July, the Landscape SIG and Buildings SIG are collaborating for an in-person event in Deerhurst. Details are being firmed up as we speak, so more information will soon follow.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

*News from our membership* Have you seen it yet? The new and shiny good practice guide for Archaeology & Solar farms? Very useful read for those in the sector! www.archaeologists.net/news/2026/ar...

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Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide published

CIfA is delighted to announce the publication of the Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Archaeologists are concerned with the past, but their insights can shape the future. This edition of The Archaeologist explores the role of heritage professionals in assessing and monitoring change in the landscape – our most precious asset, often overlooked as a backdrop to our everyday lives.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are taking over! The Landscape SIG is currently organising a takeover of the magazine The Archaeologist. One of our pieces will include quotes from YOU about what landscapes mean to you. Please fill in this survey, so your quote may be featured in the magazine! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Ahead of our AGM tomorrow, we received some statistics about our membership. Within the last year, we have doubled our membership. Say hi, all 536 of you!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Remember the AGM, coming Friday! Sign up via the CIfA website. www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...

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Landscape Group Annual General Meeting | CIfA

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

How the time flies! We will have our next AGM soon, on Friday 8 May at 12:05. Sign up now to see what we have achieved in the last year; what our plans are for the next year; and to share any of your ideas and improvements. Hope to see you there! www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

*News from our survey* Today is the launch of two short films celebrating the network of Historic Environment Records run by 80+ local authorities and national parks across England. The History Before Us (2 mins) explains what an HER actually is. vimeo.com/1174819186?s...

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What are Historic Environment Records?

Find out why Historic Environment Records (HERs) matter now more than ever. Historic England champions the network of local HERs that capture millions of unique records about our shared past.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We love to hear from our audience! Do you or does your organisation have news or events to share? Such as new guidance, publications, or trainings? Let us know via this form and we will share it with our audience. forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We are taking over! In February 2027, the Landscape SIG will do a takeover of The Archaeologist, the magazine by CIfA. The working party members are Kat Hopwood-Lewis, David Astbury, Brandon Braun, Ian Houlston, Tori Park, Janine Young and Sam Turner. We will reveal the theme later!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Do you want to know how your proposed land use might impact nature services? Are you trying to stay updated on community research projects? Either way, you're in for a treat on Wednesday 11 March, 12:05-12:55, during our next lunchtime talk. Will you be there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We are hearing two great speakers on Wednesday 11 March, between 12:05 and 12:55. We will hear about the Environmental Benefits from Nature tool and about community projects in the North Pennines from the Rural Durham Community Research Network. Are you there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

*News from our survey* Ridge and furrow guidance has dropped! It details how these should be considered in forestry projects proposals. Find it here: www.gov.uk/guidance/rid... Do you also want to share your news relevant to the LSIG audience? Fill in our form here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We were present at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Members' Day yesterday! It was great to hear some of the talks of other groups as well, such as the Finds and Heritage Crime. Great stuff!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Okay, so we've talked about different peat-related words. What are the most common (or the most uncommon) peatland landscape management practices? And what are they used for?

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Is there anything you or your organisation would like to be shared to landscape enthusiasts? Fill in the survey and we were share it on our online pages! This can include recent publications, trainings, events, or just happy news. Survey -> forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

How many words do you know for peat and peat-like areas? And are there actually defined differences between these words, even if people (mistakenly?) use them interchangeably?

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Have you signed up yet? This Wednesday we'll kick off the new year with two brilliant speakers. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Find the survey here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The survey can be found through the above link, but also on our social media pages, on our CIfA webpage, or in any of our emails, so you can find the link as soon as you think of something.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Do you have a landscape that you really really love and would like to recommend to others? Share it in this survey!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Are you interested in being spotlighted personally as member of the LSIG and as someone who may be able to help with questions on specific topics? Share it in this survey!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Do you or does your company/organisation have recent publications, upcoming events, or just fun news that you would like to bring to the attention of the LSIG audience? Share it in this survey! forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there, between 12:05 and 12:55. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: lnkd.in/e7fkkhBk

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

There is a very interesting online conference this Saturday 6 December, by the Society for Landscape Studies. It will cover landscape-related topics ranging from land utilisation surveys to art and literature. It is free to join! Please find the link here: www.landscapestudies.com/society-even...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you. Fill in the survey here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Tomorrow, we will have our next lunchtime session. I for one am very excited to hear our speakers! Will we see you there? archaeologists.net/groups/lands...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Historic England has released guidance on safeguarding the historic environment during peatland restoration. Peatlands hold vital archeological and paleoenvironmental records. This resource helps practitioners integrate heritage into restoration planning and delivery. Find the link on their website!

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

HELP US PRINT: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’ This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December. Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...

Aerial view of a hillfort with the words Help Us Print Our New Book overlaid

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We have yet another lunchtime lecture planned for you! We will hear from Gala Morris, PhD candidate, about landscape sounds, and from Sarah Poppy from Historic England on Landscape Recovery Schemes. Something for everyone! Please sign up on the CIfA website: www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

*You can fill in as much or as little as you like, and you can always withdraw your response. The information you submit may be used on our social media channels to share with our network*

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Well, that's been a great summer! And a few weeks back we also had a very well-attended lunchtime talk, on biodiversity net gain and a recent pollen research. Now we're back at it with regular posting, regular lunchtime talks, and a big smile on our faces. Happy new year everyone!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Hi all! The LSIG social media is taking a well-deserved summer break. Rest assured, we will be back sooner than you can say 'Llŷn Peninsula, Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the Cotswolds'! Have a lovely summer everyone!

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This guidance is for all those involved in large-scale change in the British land- and seascape. It helps them identify the types of places best suited to change based on the historic environment, or best avoided. The consultation closes on 1 August 2025.

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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Historic England Consultation: Assessing Opportunity and Sensitivity using Historic Landscape Characterisation historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w... A consultation has been launched on the draft “Assessing Opportunity and Sensitivity using Historic Landscape Characterisation”.

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Guidance Open for Consultation | Historic England

Please give us your feedback on our advice and guidance published in draft and open for comment.

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