ECO POLICY

Create a viable business from a Scottish wildlife and natural habitat resource without damaging that resource in anyway. 

To engage people with the Scottish wildlife that is all around them and hopefully kindle some excitement, curiosity and care about our Scottish wildlife. 

The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable business

What is a sustainable business? A sustainable business meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 

It creates local employment, wealth and enjoyment through Scottish nature and landscapes, whilst not damaging either.

Environmental impact is a key consideration in all business decisions.

- wildlife welfare more important than picture

- no air travel

- no captive animal or semi feral animal used for photography or experience purposes

- no purchased meat based bate used, only road kill or waste product, or self caught

- bird food from green, sustainable and local source

- eco travel plan for all shoots - maximise use of public transport, combine trips, try to not travel where possible. Most photography projects and hides are done by cycling.

- follow wildlife photography guidance notes from the RPS

Only by maintaining the bio-diversity in the region and in no way causing it any harm will the future of Loch Visions be secure. Therefore through our various experiences visitors can enjoy real Eco Tourism and support wildlife.

Please see below for actions we have taken or will be taking in order to be sustainable

Use of lap top computers where possible - 95% more efficient than desk top.

Use recycled computers

Local suppliers used if available

Verification of source and impact of materials requested when possible

Most services in one area therefore minimal need for car travel.

Lunch includes some locally produced food, or home grown when available.

Eco travel plan available for all guests

Eco travel plan carried out for all photography.

Banking with Ethical bank cooperative who only invest money in ethical and environmental projects

Natural areas left to be natural - no clearance or tidying done on woodland.

Some bracken cleared through manual labour to make way for butterfly meadow.

Floating nesting platforms to counter man made fluctuations in Loch

Increasing nesting sites for wild birds, and bats through nesting boxes see pictures on right.

Heating predominantly from naturally fallen dead trees.

All envelopes used from recycled paper.

All paper used from sustainably managed forests where possible or reused paper from local businesses.

Envelopes reused when possible.

Double sided printing.

RSPB

Mammal Society

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Adopted a Beaver

Scottish Green Party

Minimal landfill policy by recycling, reusing, composting, and energy recovery