MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES
WP1:Institutional level: Development of models for sustainable management of actively visited tourism destinations:
¤ Gathering information and assessment of the current situation in the pilot and reference areas.
¤ Study of the Finnish experience and best practices in management of recreational areas of the selected type and roadside stopover sites.
¤ Development of optimal management models for the pilot areas.
WP2:Technical and investment level: Development and introduction of environmentally sustainable technological solutions for facilitation of specific recreation areas and tourist routes
¤ Assessment of existing Russian practices and potential for introduction of Finnish experience in technical facilitation of open-use sites along popular tourist routes.
¤ Preparation of Terms of Reference for demo projects.
¤ Implementation of pilot demo projects: Facilitating two campsites in long-stay recreation areas, Facilitating short-stay (a few minutes to a few hours) stopover sites and Choosing and preparing visibility sites for maximum visitor interest and local population commitment and co-operation
¤ Preparation of investment business-plans for follow-up of demo projects.
WP3: Knowledge building and visibility level: Training and marketing
¤ Preparation and publication of manuals and guidelines on management of open-use recreation areas.
¤ Organization and implementation of a training seminar in Petrozavodsk on dissemination of expertise in recreation area management
¤ Organization and implementation of a training seminar in a pilot area on dissemination of expertise in recreation area management
¤ Design and content-building of the project website.
¤ Preparation, publication and circulation of the guidebook on the tourist infrastructure along the “Blue Highway”.
¤ Preparation and manufacturing of information boards for the pilot sites.
¤ Working out the marketing plan
WP4: Horizontal level: Trans-boundary actions & meetings
¤ Development of platforms, processes and actions including active involvement of trans-boundary targets and actors. Effective use of electronic opportunities (platforms, dissemination, translation)
¤ Project events and meetings of a trans-boundary character
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¤ Target group & beneficiaries
Fishing is a good example of ecotourism activities. Making pilot areas more comfortable, safe and environmentally friendly & known for these features are key aspects for the project (Photo: Jaana-Marja)
A used packet spotted in the forest(Developing better disposal solutions is a necessary part of the project. (Photo: Eevi Kohio)
Energy efficiency will become one of the basic principles of the project when developing possible energy supply schemes for pilot areas (Photo: Eevi Kohio)