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'Backwaters' Environmental Policy

Backwaters is committed preserving and maintaining the environment in which we operate and to minimising the environmental impact of our operation.

We are committed therefore to:

• Developing a positive awareness of the environment.

• Constantly reviewing the environmental impact of the business' operations, with regard to the environment.

• The systematic identification and control of risks to environment and wildlife, as a result of canoeing, kayaking and camping.

• Providing information, instruction, briefing of clients and consultation with staff as necessary to minimise the impact on the environment of canoeing, kayaking and camping.

Backwaters has signed up to the Environmental Charters of the BBNP and conforms to the environmental policy of Canoe Wales. The recommendations of these organisations are kept on file in the booking office, and, where appropriate, appended to the Operating Procedures.

Backwaters Ethical Trading Policy

Backwaters supports fair trade principles. Wherever possible we:

• support local businesses

• support ethical businesses

• use Fair Trade products.

Polisi Iath Gymraeg 'Backwaters' Welsh Language Policy

At Backaters we are proud to belong to the bilingual Welsh nation, and we support efforts to protect the future of the Welsh language. At present we are unable to offer our service in the Welsh language, but some of us speak a little Welsh. We endeavour to:

• use Welsh greetings alongside English

• use some Welsh on our web site and publicity

• where a Welsh location also has an English name; give both.

Access Statement

Canoe Hire takes place on natural, improved and man-made waterways, which vary greatly in their accessibility. We do not have special provision for disabled clients, but we are happy to help in any way possible if clients with special needs wishes to hire canoes or kayaks.

The waterways on which we hire canoes and kayaks have an established public right of navigation. However, due to the unclear legal situation, on many rivers in England and Wales the right to navigate is challenged. Backwaters supports the Campaign for Land Reform in Wales

Re-introduction of the Beaver into Wales

Wildlife Trusts in Wales are working on an initiative to investigate the feasibility of a beaver reintroduction.

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Photo supplied by Allan Bantick , Cairngorm Wildlife Centre