Forest Holidays is constantly looking for ways to improve its ‘green’ status. Each upgrade and new site takes us one step closer to our ultimate aim of being as close to 100% environmentally friendly as it is possible to be.
Our Cabin sites:
Forest Holidays Cabin sites leave most of the ground untouched, which means they remain a friendly environment for birds, animals and plants. This also provides guests with the opportunity to share their holiday locations with interesting flora and fauna.
We also have recycling schemes in place, meaning that all visitors’ waste is dealt with in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Recycling schemes vary from site to site, but for example all waste collected at Keldy Cabins is sorted by a company who separate it into type prior to sending recyclable items onto a recycling plant.
We pledge to maintain our beautiful sites for future generations to enjoy.
Our Cabins:
Our Cabins have been built using FEC timber. All Cabins blend in with the natural forest environment.
Forest Holidays new generation of Cabins are designed to meet BREEAM 'Excellent' target. This means that the Cabins are constructed from sustainable FEC timber, have appropriate insulation and glazing and incorporate a variety of features such as rainwater harvesting and low energy appliances and light bulbs.
An environmentally friendly holiday:
A Forest Holidays Cabin holiday scores well when it comes to minimising other forms of environmental impact too. No need to concern yourself with the carbon footprint of fuel-guzzling overseas flights and, although many people arrive by car, once on site most will dig out their walking or climbing boots or take to their bikes to get around. Bike hire is also available on site.
Measuring our impact on the environment:
Operationally, we have recently joined the GTBS - Green Tourism business scheme. This scheme involves the measurement of our sites over the course of the year on such things as recycling, energy usage, biodiversity and even what produce is stocked in our shops.
The green agenda is supported throughout the company using environmental products and practices across the operation. The Forest Holidays board includes Dr Victoria Edwards, OBE as a non-executive director, who gives guidance and strategy to the company on sustainability and eco-tourism.
Eco-friendly partners:
Forest Holidays is part owned by The Forestry Commission – the Government Department responsible for ensuring the nation's forests provide sustainable timber, nature conservation and public recreation.
The other co-owner is The Camping and Caravanning Club, which has a 100-year history of respect for the environment and has an active Countryside Care section. Both partners guarantee that Forest Holidays 'green' credentials are safeguarded for the future.