Gongs for the greenest of campsites
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The growing awareness of environmental and conservation issues on campsites is reflected in the latest announcement of David Bellamy conservation award winners.
Around 600 sites where wild ideas flourish and take root have been granted awards for the 2014 season. Bellamy, a flamboyant broadcaster and Britain’s best-known botanist, launched the scheme 16 years ago to recognise the importance of holiday parks and campsites in protecting the natural environment.The awards highlight places where successful efforts to protect the natural world produce real gains for both the environment and for holidaymakers, says organiser the British Holiday and Home Parks Association (BH&HPA). Wildlife safaris, bird hides, nature trails, butterfly gardens, species-rich woodlands, and beautiful wildflower meadows are among the features on winning parks.
According to environmental adviser Rufus Bellamy, who helps his father administer the awards, the scheme was always intended to encourage parks to take bold and imaginative conservation steps: "Many holiday parks in Britain, particularly those in rural areas, are blessed with abundant wildlife, and their owners are generally mindful of the need to manage their natural surroundings with sensitivity.
"The David Bellamy Conservation Awards encourage them to broaden their existing practices even further by adopting new initiatives to make their parks real havens for wildlife, and to help protect the wider environment. The full list of recipients can be found at www.ukparks.com, the website of BH&HPA.
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