4th May 2006, 01:38 PM
I agree with much of what you say, Troll. Outreach and community involvement/educational initiatives are sadly far too rare in the world of archaeology, and rarely come about in relation to PPG16-type work.
Although highly desirable, such efforts are handicapped by one basic obstacle - funding. There is no mechanism (that I am aware of) for requiring such activities to be funded by developers, and rarely any public funds available. A few enlightened clients will be willing to fund outreach activities, particularly if they see PR advantages, but they are very much in the minority.
1man1desk
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Although highly desirable, such efforts are handicapped by one basic obstacle - funding. There is no mechanism (that I am aware of) for requiring such activities to be funded by developers, and rarely any public funds available. A few enlightened clients will be willing to fund outreach activities, particularly if they see PR advantages, but they are very much in the minority.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished