The New Forest - Green Leaf Tourism Scheme

The Green Leaf Tourism Scheme

The Green Leaf Tourism scheme is specifically designed to encourage New Forest Tourism stakeholders to respect the destination and local people. The VICE model is at the heart of the scheme and is relevant to any New Forest tourism business or community tourism group, from accommodation providers, attractions, pubs, café’s and restaurants. Green Leaf tourism businesses are those actively engaged in reducing the negative environmental and social impacts of their tourism operations and maximising their benefits.

By Choosing to be a Green Leaf Tourism Business you are helping to Support

Initiatives to reduce car usage through Car-Free Tourism
Local producers through the New Forest Marque (quality local food and crafts)
Deducing the use of valuable resources and minimising waste throughEnergy, Waste, Water and Recycling initiatives
Planting native plants to encourage wildlife through Landscape & Conservation
The promotion of responsible behaviour of visitors through the Visitor Stewardship programme
Community benefits through Community Tourism initiatives
The Communication of key cultural and environmental messages that help promote the New Forest as a world-leading destination for sustainable tourism

Our Future Together - A Tourism and Visitor Management Strategy for New Forest District

FOREWARD: By nature, tourism is an extremely complex activity. This strategy document is therefore structured into five chapters that are as simple and concise as possible. Each chapter contains sections which start with a policy statement, followed by text and information explaining issues and proposing solutions, action is presented by key objectives. Read the full document: Our Future Together (pdf)