Description
Chatham County is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare comprehensive, site-specific management plans for nine County-owned green spaces and conservation areas. The goal is to develop individual management plans that balance ecological conservation, habitat restoration, and public access/recreation. The selected consultant will be expected to conduct site inventory and baseline analysis, public and stakeholder engagement, and develop a clear vision, goals, and objectives for each property. The consultant will also provide recommendations for natural resource management, public access and recreation, operations and maintenance, and capital improvements.
• The project includes nine properties: Al Bungard Conservation Area, Blue Sky Preserve, Frank O Williams Lake, Great Ogeechee Lakes, Green Island, Pennyworth Island, Tom Triplett Park, Whitemarsh Preserve, and McQueen’s Trail.
• The consultant will be expected to develop a robust public engagement strategy and gather input from the community on priorities and concerns.
• The consultant will be expected to provide a clear and concise report summarizing all public input and incorporating it into the draft plans.
• The consultant will be expected to define key performance indicators to allow the County to measure progress toward management goals.