How Can SWT Be Bought To An Existing Operation?

Question 1

First tenet in making an existing operation suitable for SWT?

Answer 1

Make sure the vineyard is sustainably farmed

Question 2

A possible saying when converting an existing operation to SWT

Answer 2

Don’t try to eat the elephant all at once
Create workable action plan and concentrate on low hanging fruit for quick first wins e.g. recycling programmes and solar installations

Question 3

Community?

Answer 3

Ensure community consultation, agreement, buy-in and action plan

Question 4

Community wise what must be maintained?

Answer 4

Despite expansion ensure small town atmosphere is preserved

Question 5

What about in the town?

Answer 5

Action plan to manage traffic congestion; one way streets, out of town parking with minibus to winery or local cycle hire
How can tourism benefit local community; restaurants, BandBs, hotels, jobs. Will bars and restaurants agree to be open when tourists visit?
How will local expansion be managed sustainably?
How will tourist plan attract quality rather than quantity visitors?

Question 6

Define SWT Ownership

Answer 6

Everyone understands their responsibility in the venture

Question 7

Often Sustainability means what?

Answer 7

Working with what is already there rather than starting with a blank slate

Question 8

3 things to protect and avoid visitor frustration?

Answer 8

Fencing and walking routes to guide visitors
Clear signage and signposting
Establish metrics to understand and improve visitor satisfaction