Sliabh Bloom 20/2019 - Plan For The Provision Of A Visitor Experience Development Sliabh Bloom Mountains Nature Reserve

The aims of this tender for Slieve Bloom Mountains Nature Reserve are:

1.            Assess current Nature Reserve visitor experience resources and visitor experiences.

2.            Recognising key visitor trends, challenges and opportunities, set out the priorities for enhancing the visitor experience at the Slieve Bloom Mountains Nature Reserve. 

3.            Identify new and enhanced visitor experiences.  These experiences are to be primarily outdoor recreation, are to be in line with the conservation objectives of the Reserve.  Enrich visitors’ experience of Slieve Bloom Mountains Nature Reserve and add to the attractiveness of the Reserve as a place to visit.

4.            The project should ideally identify projects that will act as catalysts to attract visitors to the Nature Reserve which would be of benefit to the region.

5.            Prepare a visitor management plan which identifies the actions, indicative costings and timelines for implementation, which will balance the core conservation and heritage values of the Nature Reserve with tourism demand.  The plan should also contain concept drawings/graphical representations where relevant.