As part of the Green Tourism Business Scheme we are undertaking the following activities this year:
• minimising light pollution by keeping public lighting around the park to a minimum and by using more efficient, low energy light bulbs
• switching 75% of standard internal light bulbs to more efficient, low energy bulbs, together with consideration of movement sensor activated light bulbs in our shower facilities
• switching our cleaning materials to environmentally friendly supplies
• encouraging visitors to recycle all paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastics in convenient bins located around the park
• use of local suppliers wherever possible, including meat, vegetables, real ales and ciders
• maintenance of our Gold Award from the David Bellamy conservation scheme, including wildlife diary, use of compost heaps and cultivation of wide range of native flora
• continuing to encourage the use of walking, cycling and local bus and train services by visitors to explore the special qualities of the Broads National Park, leaving their car at the park
• supporting Sustrans and the National Cycle Network, acting as a ranger point for Regional Route 30, which runs from Great Yarmouth along the coast to Cromer
• membership of the Broads Cycle Hire Scheme, offering cycle hire, routes, minor repair service together with guided tours into the Broads National Park area
• membership of the Broads Tourism Forum, encouraging contact, discussion and support among tourism businesses operating in the Broads
• provision of award-winning visitor information services, focussed on helping people explore the special qualities of the Broads National Park, offering personalised advice related to visitors' specific requirements including pre-booking of Broads Authority events and boat trips, including the environmentally friendly solar and electrically powered boats
• continuing campaign based around our own unique guide to the area, 'Discover the Broads', working with local business partners and the Broads Authority to encourage sustainable tourism in conjunction with the preservation of viable local communities