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Other Sustainable Tourism Organisations

David Bellamy Conservation Awards
These awards are made each year to parks to parks whose policies show active concern for the environment. Assisted by local nature groups and holidaymakers themselves, David Bellamy looks at virtually every aspect of park management - from the protection of plant and animal habitats to the efficient use of energy and recycling. Helping visitors to understand conservation is also considered an important qualifying feature. For more information, please visit www.davidbellamyconservation.org.uk.

The Soil Association
The Soil Association is the UK's leading environmental charity for promoting sustainable organic farming and championing human health. Most certificates for organic food and farming in the UK are awarded by it. Tourism businesses certified as organic aren't just food and drink producers; organic certification also applies to restaurants, bars, holiday accommodation and spas, as well as shops. For more information, please visit www.soilassociation.org

Dartmoor Charter for Sustainable Tourism
Dartmoor National Park encourages tourism businesses to sign up to the Dartmoor Charter for Sustainable Tourism and make a real commitment to conserving Dartmoor's
special qualities. Businesses signing up to the charter must use resources better, reduce waste and learn about and promote the special qualities of Dartmoor. They also encourage sustainable travel and help protect Dartmoor by following Moor Care guidelines. Look out for the green Dartmoor Charter logo displayed by businesses as an advert, plaque or window sticker. For more information, please click here to visit the Dartmoor National Park website.