This handbook is written for owners of public sculpture and other community leaders who want to save this valuable heritage for future generations. The key to responsible action is information. When you know what your needs are, seek sound professional advice, and evaluate prospective conservators’ qualifications thoroughly, you are better equipped to make wise and prudent decisions about conservation. Use this handbook to prepare for the selec- tion and contracting process and as a guide to contracting options. Remember that, ulti- mately, the success of a conservation project—and the future well-being of your community’s sculpture—depend on the qualifications and skills of the conservator you choose
