Introducing Interpretation

Now that you have some idea of what you are going to interpret, you should learn how to commence with your interpretation. First of all,

Enjoy yourself! Interpretive planning can be creative and rewarding. In fact, the more you enjoy it the more of yourself you put in, and the better the results!¹

The good practice checklist by Scottish Natural Heritage and their guidance notes on interpretive planning can help you to survive your initial steps. If you go deeper into the topic, A Sense of Place. An interpretive planning handbook by James Carter (ed.) is the book you should refer to. The interpretation freaks amongst you should also consult the Interpretation Handbook and Standard by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation.

Incidentally, I told you before this course is bilingual … :-)


¹ Scottish Natural Heritage: “Interpretive Planning”. http://www.snh.org.uk/wwo/Interpretation/pdf/planning.pdf, p. 6.

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