What is Ecotourism? - "Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation".

Ecotourism Australia currently delivers two certification programs for the industry: The ECO Certification Program and the Eco-Guide Australia Program. Both programs are industry driven and designed to set high standards for the Ecotourism and Nature Based tourism industries.

Ecotourism and nature tourism certification provide industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences.

What is the ECO Certification Program? The Eco Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. The Eco Certification Program is now being exported to the rest of the world as the International Ecotourism Standard.
addresses the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia.

The ECO Certification Program is a triple bottom line program that includes comprehensive coverage of the elements of economic, environmental and social sustainability. 

ECO Certification represents current best practice in the ecotourism industry. With the inclusion of business criteria, the ECO Certification Program now provides you with the “green tick” – the Accredited Tourism Business Australia tick (also known as NTAP and TABV). This effectively provides you with two certifications as a result of one application.

 At Sinclair's Gully we offer best practice environmentally sustainable tourism demonstrated by our advanced Eco-certification. This is achieved through;

q       Conservation of high value areas on our property

q       An ongoing commitment to restoring and protecting the endangered bushland and associated fauna

·        Sinclairs Gully has an environmental management system, ecomapping and a vegetation management plan covering the management of the property’s; 

q       Biodiversity conservation

q       Water conservation – all waster used is collected on site and recycled

q       Treatment and re-use of waste water on the garden areas

q       Noise and air quality procedures

q       Waste minimization – Sinclair’s Gully has a zero waste program – a 100% recycling program at cellar door and in the office. Recycled paper products are used in the office; no disposable cups, plates, cutlery or towels are used at cellar door. All bottles, cardboard, cartridges, paper are recycled. Foods scraps are fed to chooks or composted

q       Energy efficiency program

q       Minimal disturbance to wildlife

·        Other eco-activities include;

q       The protection of endangered bush land through weed control, feral animal control, bird and plant surveys, bush condition  monitoring

q       Adopting sustainable land management practices across the entire property and vineyard

q       Working with local landcare groups, the community, neighbours, government organisations, UFBP on environmental projects

q       Volunteer community environmental work. Sue is the Treasurer of the AHNRC, a member of the local flora id group and fourth creek catchment group

q       Property is used as a model and demonstration site local landcare groups, the community, neighbours, government organisations, UFBP, SATC and AHT famils

q       Recipient of a number of environmental awards over the past 12 months

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