Worksheet

Nature Friendly - Accommodation Providers

Nature Friendly Accommodation Providers Checklist

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Please answer the questions below. If you would like to provide more information about any of your responses, please use the box at the end of this form. This award is applicable to registered North York Moors Tourism Network businesses who will be listed (for free) on the North York Moors National Park website. By signing this document you are committing to meeting the essential criteria at all times. Once accepted you will be awarded “Nature Friendly” status and issued with two logos and guidelines for use. Any business reported not to be complying with the essential criteria may be removed from the scheme and will be asked to remove all logos and references at their own cost.

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Essential Criteria:

We are based in the North York Moors National Park or the wider influence area* and will promote Nature Tourism activities and events via our website, social media and other forms of marketing where possible. See northyorkmoors.org.uk/nature

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We have joined the North York Moors Tourism Network and will promote the nature friendly initiative and other nature friendly businesses wherever possible/appropriate. This might include tearooms/cafes and activity providers.

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Our guests/customers can enjoy nature activities or events at our premises or close by.

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We are flexible with guests and allow late returns and early breakfasts. This includes considering how they will interact with other guests i.e. returning late and making noise.

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We have outdoor friendly facilities such as wet gear storage and basic boot cleaning areas. *Please provide photos.

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We provide guests with a check-list of what to bring to enjoy nature watching and events.

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We provide equipment that guests can use to view the wildlife i.e. binoculars for either loan or hire. Including information such as leaflets, wildlife books, walks, websites, apps and places to enjoy nature across the North York Moors. *Please provide photos.

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We actively seek to attract and support wildlife on our premises i.e. bird feeders, bird boxes and planting for bees and butterflies etc. *Please provide photos.

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We will support and actively promote the National Park’s responsible tourism messaging- Share with Care

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Upon successful application we will display the nature friendly logo and North York Moors National Park partnership logo** on our website. This will include the relevant links to NYM web pages.

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You may also wish to consider:

Providing packed meals or facilities for refreshments on return. These facilities can be chargeable.

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Having a copy of the Nature Tourism Toolkit- ask a member of the tourism team at NYMNP.

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Please use this box to add any extra information about your responses above

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**If you have not previously applied for a Partnership logo, please choose one of the following:

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Confirmed by:

Your Full Name:

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Business website:

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Name of Your Business:

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Email: (please double check it is correct)

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Please email photos of equipment/facilities/resources to support your application to e.watson@northyorkmoors.org.uk

Or use the 'upload images' button below to add them to your application now. 

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