26th August 2012, 05:56 PM
I think my preference is for County based archaeology services with field units and the remit to call on commercial specialists ( strongly monitored or managed by the county service). All this linked to a strong central Government set up. Community archaeology and University research only taking place under the guidance of the county service but with a commitment to involve local communities and encourage volunteer involvement. volunteers to be trained and managed by permanent employed staff. University research to be part of the system not separate from it and to fit with regional research agendas and training needs not academic vanity projects.
But in the real world...........xx(
But in the real world...........xx(