Author: ICOMOS
Place: Australia
Publisher: Australia ICOMOS Inc
Year: 2000
Volume: Charter Oi 8
Pages: 23
ISBN: 0 9578528 00
Keyword: Conservation and Restoration
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C4R3
Accession No: B128
Contents: The Burra Charter, 1999 Guidelines to the Burra Charter: Cultural Significance, 1988 Guidelines to the Burra Charter: Conservation Policy, 1988 Guidelines to the Burra Charter: Procedures for Undertaking Studies and Reports, 1988 Code on the Ethics of Co-existence in Conserving Significant Places, 1998 Notes on the 1999 revisions to the Burra Charter Conversion table: Burra Charter, 1999 and previous version
Abstract: The *Burra Charter* (1999), created by ICOMOS Australia, provides essential guidelines for conserving places of cultural significance in Australia. It emphasizes preserving heritage sites’ integrity while respecting their cultural, historical, and social values. The Charter includes guidelines on assessing significance, conservation policies, and procedural methods, alongside the *Code on the Ethics of Co-existence* (1998) for ethical conservation. The 1999 revisions update these principles to reflect contemporary practices, offering a consistent approach to managing cultural heritage. This comprehensive framework ensures a balanced and respectful approach to heritage conservation, adapting to evolving challenges and needs.