Terminology:

"Cultural resources" can be defined as "unique, nonrenewable
resources subject to continual stress from human and natural
agents" (U.S. Congress, 1986).  The need to eliminate or limit
the effects of such stress has resulted in the development of
knowledge, skills, and techniques for managing cultural
resources.  

"Cultural resource management" (CRM) is the "process of
preserving our cultural heritage (sites, structures, artifacts,
records, landscapes) for the benefit of the American people
through the application of management skills within the political
process" (U.S. Congress, 1986).

The "preservation process" describes the seven component
activities of sensitive, sensible cultural resource management. 
These components consist of resource identification,
documentation, analysis, data management, conservation,
protection, and education.  

"Preservation technology" refers to the tools and techniques that
enhance or facilitate the activities of the preservation process
by improving the quality, quantity, and usefulness of cultural
resource data.  These preservation technologies can range from
traditional, relatively simple techniques to highly sophisticated
tools based on complex technologies.  

"Technology transfer" is the term used to describe the resolution
of challenges and problems encountered in one discipline through
techniques and technologies developed in another discipline.

<bfile11>   Nonrenewable loss
<bfile13>   National Historic Preservation Act