Tenders Are Invited For Advice On Recreational Areas

The Procurement Needs Of The Province Of Zeeland Include Conducting A Study Into The Space And Capacity For Recreation In The Natura 2000 Areas Of Manteling Van Walcheren, Kop Van Schouwen, Oosterschelde And Grevelingen. The Research Will Map Out The Relationship Between Recreational Use And Ecological Carrying Capacity For At Least 1 Year, With Special Attention To Bird Species, Disturbance, Habitat Use And Opportunities For Recreational Distribution. The Assignment Results In Objective, Reproducible Analyses, Mapping Material, Datasets And Policy-Oriented Recommendations To Support Nature Management And Policy Making. The Assignment Concerns A Research And Consultancy Assignment With An Estimated Value Of € 450,000 Excluding Vat. The Assignment Includes Carrying Out An Integrated Study Into The Space And Capacity For Recreation In Four Natura 2000 Areas In Zeeland (Manteling Van Walcheren, Kop Van Schouwen, Oosterschelde And Grevelingen). The Work Consists Of Preliminary Research, Methodology Development, Data Collection For At Least 1 Year, Analysis, Gis Map Production, Reporting And Policy-Oriented Advice. The Term Is A Maximum Of 22 Months.