4th January 2006, 08:48 PM
I did write a long post about this... but my bleedin council computer failed me and I lost it....
however... the gist was that we have in the UK several organisations... CBA, IFA, Rescue, IHBC, CSA, EH, HS, CADW, ALGAO, SCAUM etc etc... of and BAJR () .... what is required... and what the IFA could be.. with support.. is to be the glue that holds it all together..
Or look at it another way - each group must have clearly defined and understood roles... clear and simple definitions which are seen by all and available to all. the IFA can't police all the archaeology that happens... thats for ALGAO archaeologists (like me and other curators) and contractors have to have recognised standards that they can adhere to and are across the board for ALL heritage workers. Add to that external 'pressure groups' such as Rescue and BAJR who act independantly but on issues that affect us all.. throw in the NAtional Agencies who should be involved in policy and protection.. etc etc.
The IFA could be the body who connects these bodies... perhaps I may suggest it if I get in
Fear not muddy... badgers have stripes... so I won't change ma spots I am and will be forever an archaeologist first and foremost..
ps... Tim at the IFA apologised for not replying sooner.... but Crimbo got in the way... expect a reply soon. And as they should be at the BAJR 06 conference... you can ask them yourself
Another day another WSI?
however... the gist was that we have in the UK several organisations... CBA, IFA, Rescue, IHBC, CSA, EH, HS, CADW, ALGAO, SCAUM etc etc... of and BAJR () .... what is required... and what the IFA could be.. with support.. is to be the glue that holds it all together..
Or look at it another way - each group must have clearly defined and understood roles... clear and simple definitions which are seen by all and available to all. the IFA can't police all the archaeology that happens... thats for ALGAO archaeologists (like me and other curators) and contractors have to have recognised standards that they can adhere to and are across the board for ALL heritage workers. Add to that external 'pressure groups' such as Rescue and BAJR who act independantly but on issues that affect us all.. throw in the NAtional Agencies who should be involved in policy and protection.. etc etc.
The IFA could be the body who connects these bodies... perhaps I may suggest it if I get in
Fear not muddy... badgers have stripes... so I won't change ma spots I am and will be forever an archaeologist first and foremost..
ps... Tim at the IFA apologised for not replying sooner.... but Crimbo got in the way... expect a reply soon. And as they should be at the BAJR 06 conference... you can ask them yourself
Another day another WSI?