Résumé en anglais
In Belgium the policy concerning preservation of monuments and sites has recently undergone considerable changes. Cultural affairs, including care of heritage, are autonomous competences of the cultural communities, what resulted in separate legislation and administration. On a level between regional government and local authorities are situated the initiatives of the provincial governments. The Province of Limburg is trying to put some different accent: the organisation of a sector for preservation of cultural heritage. The sector is composing by specialised services: nature, landscape, archaeology, history of art and architecture, care of monuments and sites, museums, etc