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to Index Page.Mountain & Water Environmental Policy
Mountain and Water is committed preserving and maintaining the environment in which we operate and to minimising the impact of our activity programme on the environment and wildlife.
We are committed therefore to:
• Developing a positive awareness of the environment.
• Constantly reviewing the environmental impact of the business's operations, with regard to the environment.
• The systematic identification and control of risks to environment and wildlife, as a result of activity sessions.
• Providing information, instruction, supervision of clients and consultation with staff as necessary to minimise the impact on the environment of all activities.
Mountain and Water has signed up to the Environmental Charters of the BBNP and PCNP, and is a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning, the Marine Conservation Society and the British Mountaineering Council. The recommendations of these organisations are kept on file in the booking office, and, where appropriate, appended to the Operating Procedures.
Mountain & Water Ethical Trading Policy
Mountain & Water supports fair trade principles. Wherever possible we:
• support local businesses
• support ethical businesses
• use Fair Trade products.
Polisi Iath Gymraeg 'Mountain & Water' Welsh Language Policy
At Mountain & Water we are proud to belong to the bilingual Welsh nation, and we support efforts to protect the future of the Welsh language. At present we are unable to offer our service in the Welsh language, but some of us speak a little Welsh. We endeavour to:
• use Welsh greetings alongside English
• use some Welsh on our web site and publicity
• where an activity location has both Welsh and English names; give both.
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Wildlife Trusts in Wales are working on an initiative to investigate the feasibility of a beaver reintroduction. |
Photo supplied by Allan Bantick , Cairngorm Wildlife Centre |