AIM AND PURPOSE
The aim of the development plan for Bötombergen is to develop
the future activities of the area according to a strategically made
plan. It has to appear clearly from the plan what measures must be
taken in the area during a given number of years.The aim of the
development plan for Bötombergen is to develop the future
activities of the area according to a strategically made plan. It
has to appear clearly from the plan what measures must be taken in
the area during a given number of years.
The purpose is to get a
functional area where the visitors can participate in:
-
activities that suit the whole
family
-
activities that give nature
experience
-
activities that give people of
today a view of the
life during the cave dwellers’ epoch
- activities in all year round
sports
LONG-TERM ACTIVITY
The
purpose is to plan an activity that in a long view will be
self-supporting and economically profitable. This is done by
developing Bötombergen to a place that is widely known for its special nature,
history, culture and sports facilities all year round. The aim of
the long-term activity is also to have a regional - Nordic and
international function. This
is realized by developing opportunities for different events and
competitions partly in winter sport and partly by investing in
tourism.
REALIZATION
A project leader is employed to draw up a tangible development
plan for Bötombergen. The plan is to include proposals for measures
to be taken to make the area attractive for visitors.
The realization is
carried out according to the following proposal modules:
1.
Product development / package solutions
Product development for different alternative package solutions
including also the supply
of service and tourist
experiences in the immediate surroundings (Southern Ostrobothnia,
Ostrobothnia)
2. Strategy for marketing of the area
A strategy is to be developed for extensive long-term marketing of Bötombergen
(in Finland and abroad).
3. Planning of the area
The area has to be planned from an overall perspective.The different parts consisting
of nature, history, culture, sports activities and construction of
facilities, accommodation (small houses) etc. have to be
co-ordinated to a development plan where all these parts are taken
into consideration in a balanced and environment adapted way.
4. Search for further development possibilities by different EU programs
For further development of Bötombergen more project means will be
needed to realize the different parts. An active follow up of
different EU programs and proposals for new project plans have to be
made.
5. A Training for guides is being planned
Guides with a good knowledge of languages, competence and knowledge
of the nature, history and culture etc. of Bötombergen have to be
trained to serve and take care of the visitors.
6. Building up / creating a permanent organization for Bötombergen.
TIMETABLE
The project started 1.11.2001 and continues until 15.3.2003.
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
The municipality of Kristinestad is the owner of the project.
The project is realized by means of consulting services. The
realization of the project requires special knowledge and
-competence for which reason using a consult is considered necessary.
A leading group consisting of the chairman Sven Söderlund, Carina
Storhannus (Pomo+), Dan-Anders Sjöqvist, Antti Pihlaja, Bo-Göran
Lindh and Ulf Grindgärds (LAG). The purpose of the leading group is
to control the realization of the project and to follow up the work
The project The world of
the Wolf Cave
The project The World of
the Wolf Cave is financed by Leader + and the project owner is
Karijoen Tappara Ry. The project started in May 2002 and it
continues until summer 2003. The principal aim of the project is to
promote the Tourism of the Wolf Cave. The most important realization
is the new exhibition of the Tourist Center.
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