Cemetery Landscape Preservation Workshop September 15, 2008

Vegetation management is essential to preserve the character of historic cemeteries and for the protection of historic features. Too often, proper maintenance of historic vegetation is neglected. Infrequent and improper maintenance can irreversibly damage historic vegetation, monuments, fencing, and other site furnishings. Join us for a two-day hands-on workshop in historic American Cemetery to learn the basics of proper cemetery landscape maintenance.

American Cemetery is located within Natchitoches, Louisiana's National Historic Landmark District. The cemetery is believed by many historians to be the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase. The earliest marked grave dates to 1797. The lush, undulating landscape includes mature shade and evergreen trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, and a variety of ground covers, bulbs, and other herbaceous material.

Official Website: http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/Training/2008-Cemetery-Landscape-Preservation-Workshop.aspx