Environmental Policy
The natural environment of Cornwall and the south-west is a wonderful asset for all to enjoy and appreciate. In order for this enjoyment to continue, I am committed to taking relevant measures to ensure the protection of the environment and to minimise any negative impact. My environmental commitment will be achieved through my own internal business structures and through raising awareness through literature, advertising, on walks and events. Please contact me if you have any additional suggestions or feedback.
Guidelines for Foraging for Wild Food
When teaching about wild food, I advocate the following guidelines:
- Identification - if in any doubt, do not pick the plant, some plants are poisonous and can be detrimental your health. It is useful to cross-identify plants through reference books and/or with a wild food expert.
- Pollution - pick away from road sides and from potential sources of pollution. Pick plants above knee height to avoid contamination from dog pee.
- Respect Nature - do not pick rare plants, and only pick where a plant is an abundance. Where there is an abundance you can pick between 10-30% of the plant, though only as much as you need or can use
- Laws - It is illegal to dig up roots except on your own land
Transport
Walks and events are linked to public transport routes wherever possible. Links to these routes are advertised to encourage the use of public transport.
Administration/Paper Work
All my publicity and leaflets is printed on 100% recycled paper. Using recycled paper completes the cycle of usage and recycling waste paper. It also uses less energy and chemicals than producing new paper.
Local Community
I support local businesses and organisations wherever possible through cross-promoting and linking events and walks to local community projects or businesses.
Membership
I am a member of CoaST ; The Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project which works with everyone involved in tourism in Cornwall to ensure tourism delivers social, economic and and environmental benefit for all, as well as a fantastic holiday for all our visitors
Health and Safety
- I am CRB checked and eligible to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- I have up to date training in First Aid.
- All public walks are risk assessed beforehand
- Consent and a health assessment is carried out before all bodywork/movement sessions and workshops
