Many Peak District and Derbyshire businesses are making special efforts to look after the environment for you and for future generations to enjoy. Steve and Sue Fowler of Church Farm, Stanshope, speak from first hand experience of running a small organic livestock farm with holiday cottages.
Sue says: "This is a splendid environment and how we farm plays an important role in protecting the landscape, wildlife and heritage. We manage our holiday cottages in an environmentally friendly way because it's part of the way we live. We're really pleased to have been awarded the Environmental Quality Mark because it allows us to tell our customers that we are passionate and proud of our environment. We enjoy sharing this special place with our visitors. Our customers want a special experience and that is what we offer."
Steve and Sue are not alone – there are many others like them providing locally distinctive, environmentally friendly products and experiences. They have taken care of the ‘green' side of things so all you need do is make the most of what they are offering.
Green at a Glance
For products and holidays that are as good for the environment as they are for you, look out for the following logos. By supporting the businesses who display them, you're helping to keep the Peak District & Derbyshire special.
Environmental Quality Mark
A certification mark awarded to businesses who actively support best environmental practices in the Peak District National Park.
www.peakdistrict.org/eqm
Business and the Environment linked through Small Scale Tourism
Making the most of what's special in the Peak District, with new holiday offers and unique experiences.
Peak District Butchers
A group of local butchers who buy their beef and lamb from local farmers who help look after the Peak District landscape.
www.peakdistrictfoods.co.uk
Peak District Cuisine
All Peak District Cuisine members provide at least one dish every day whose main ingredient is locally sourced.
Peak District Foods
A group of local food producers that are proud to produce a range of high quality products with recognised integrity.
www.peakdistrictfoods.co.uk
Peak District National Park Visitor Centres
Visit the centres at Bakewell, Castleton, Edale and Upper Derwent to learn more about what's special about the Peak District National Park.
The New Environmental Economy
The NEEE (www.peakdistrict.org/nee) is a major programme of activity supporting the rural economy. Managed by the Peak District National Park Authority, it has links to all the above mentioned schemes.
Environmentally Friendly Travel
Enjoy the Peak District and Derbyshire from the comfort of your seat and use Peak Connection guides to find the easiest and most environmentally friendly way to travel on bus or train.
