04 Feb 2020
HF HOLIDAYS NEW SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES
First of many projects to help offset carbon emissions
Leading Walking & Activity Tour Operator HF Holidays has partnered with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) to plant 1500 trees in and around the Yorkshire Dales.
The partnership is one of the many strategies in place to support HF Holidays' own plans to drive sustainability throughout the organisation and actively offset travel carbon emissions and promote sustainable tourism. The tour operator has pledged £15,000 from the HF Holidays Pathways Fund, to plant 1,500 trees.
1,500 trees well cared for and maintained over 50 years can absorb an estimated 250 tonnes of carbon, or the equivalent CO2 emissions from 500 HF Leader return flights from London to Italy.
The trees have been planted to create a unique area in Ormsgill Woodland in Malhamdale, which is in close proximity to HF Holidays' own country house, Newfield Hall which is located in the famous Dales; a very popular location with HF walkers and guests who enjoy exploring Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Pen y Ghent each year.
Mark Queen, HF Holidays Assistant House Manager, Newfield Hall, and HF Holidays Walks Leader, Mervyn Flecknoe met with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Deputy CEO, Michael Devlin and Woodland Officer Carol Douglas, to mark the dedication of trees to HF Holidays and officiate the HF plaque on Tuesday 21 January 2020 and look forward to future projects in the local area.
Michael Devlin, Deputy CEO, YDMT said “Thanks to HF Holidays' support, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust can continue to support the people, landscape and wildlife of this special area. Your vital support not only helps to create new woodland but also brings people together to tackle climate change and enjoy the wellbeing effects of being outside in the countryside.”
The HF Holidays Pathways Fund has helped to protect and improve the countryside where HF Holidays' guests walk. This has been achieved through generous donations from HF Holidays' members and guests. In addition, the fund provides holidays to those who could not otherwise afford one.
Recent projects donations include, £20,000 towards the reconstruction of the Keswick and Threlkeld path in the Lake District, which was destroyed during Storm Desmond in 2015. £10,000 Scafell Pike, footpath repair on the most popular route - the Brown Tongue to Hollowstones path and £5,000 for Cader Idris, Snowdonia – helping to fund the repair of eroded Moelfryn and Mynydd Moel footpaths. For detail on more projects see here https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/pathwaysfund
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Notes to Editor:
Contact: Hannah Garcia, PR & Partnerships, hannahgarcia@hfholidays.co.uk
- All prices correct at time of going to press
- Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is the largest UK travel Co-operative Society.
- HF Holidays has 18 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays.
- Sociability is at the heart of every HF Holiday.
- Most HF walking holidays are led by a team of volunteer leaders
- HF holidays are ideal for solo travellers, couples or small groups.
- Families have an exclusive programme of holidays available, during the school holidays.
- Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings.
- Guests do not need to be a member of the HF Holidays Co-operative in order to join their holidays; all are welcome.
- HF Holidays are suitable for all fit and active adults including solo travellers, couples or small groups. There are also some dedicated UK holidays for families with children. Guests travel as part of larger group, making them a great way to meet and socialise with new people. Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings
- The HF Holidays Pathways Fund provides assisted holidays to those who could not otherwise afford one. In addition, since 1998, the fund has helped to protect and improve the countryside where HF Holidays' guests walk. This is achieved through generous donations from HF Holidays' members and guests.
- HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Staycation Award for Family Friendly Venue 2019, Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours 2019, Silver Travel Awards Best Activity Tour Operator 2019, Telegraph Travel Awards Runner Up 2019, Feefo Gold Service Award in 2019, Which? Recommended Provider status for 2012 - 2019; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
- HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected.
- Follow @hfholidays on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
YDMT NOTES TO THE NEWSDESK
For more information on YDMT, please call Mike Appleton at YDMT on 015242 51002 or email media@ydmt.org
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust:
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a small charity doing big things to support the people, landscape and wildlife of the Dales.
To date the charity has helped to deliver inspiring projects worth around £28 million in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. These projects cover areas as diverse as countryside apprenticeships, supporting local communities, education and outreach, restoring woodlands and wildlife habitats, and improving access and understanding of this special place.
The Trust has recruited more than 50,000 supporters to date. Find out more at www.ydmt.org
