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Green Tourism stated: “The Bowland Wild Boar Park have displayed
an excellent understanding of sustainability and awareness of opportunities and challenges associated with running a responsible business. They have scored well across the board but have excelled in the health and wellbeing, biodiversity, experiences and destination goals. The team have shown a commitment to continual improvement, a willingness to implement change where required and dedication in the pursuit of sustainable business practices.”
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Nestling beside the River Hodder in a remote valley beneath the rugged ridgeline of the Bleasdale Fells, Bowland Wild Boar Park maintains a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages – along with a host of fun activities for the whole family.
Today, wild boar continue to flourish in the Forest of Bowland, but only within the confines of one of the area’s most popular – and sustainable – visitor attractions. And as well as nurturing the Forest’s only remaining population of wild boar, the park is home to a whole host of fascinating animals – from owls and deer to ostriches and meerkats.
Simon McDonald, Director of the Bowland Wild Boar Park, said:
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“We are very proud to have achieved a Green Tourism Gold Award.
“Coming from a farming background, we are passionate about educating the next generation on the importance of farming to the health of the wider environment. The park is a member of LEAF: Linking Environment and Farming, which promotes more sustainable agriculture by supporting positive action for climate, nature, economy and society.
“The park’s energy needs are met almost entirely from its own sustainable sources
– namely a wind turbine and solar arrays located within the park itself. Onsite we also have a water bore hole and our reed bed water system helps naturally filter our waste water to ensure there is no pollution.”
Discover Bowland Wild Board Park Glamping linked with the following Eco Escapes itineraries:
l Fields, Fells and Fabulous Food
l Find the Centre of Great Britain
l Bike-packing in Bowland
l Family-friendly adventures in Bowland