- To achieve sound environmental practices across our entire operation
- To comply fully with all Brazilian environmental legislation
- To minimize the amount of waste generated by re-using materials and recycling as much of the waste as possible
- To minimize our use of energy, emissions, water and materials
- To reduce our pollution to an absolute minimum and treat all effluents to the maximum
- To source food locally
- To instruct staff in greener practices
- To ensure no dogs are allowed on the property
- To discourage the feeding of native wildlife for their benefit and well-being
- To promote and encourage the growth of native plants which directly complement the surrounding environment
- To use bio-degradable cleaning products based on natural ingredients which have no adverse effects on the user or environment
- To preserve the integrity of the environment and minimize any disturbance to the native wildlife, by using quiet engines like 4 stroke gas out-boarders and electric engines and by generally creating an atmosphere of peace and quiet in and around the Lodge
- To invite and encourage guests, suppliers and customers to participate in our efforts to protect the environment
- To work with others in the tourist industry, in public associations, Government departments and the community in general in order to achieve wider environmental awareness and goals
- To provide all employees with the training and resources required to meet our objectives
- To openly communicate our policies and practices to guests, interested parties, school groups and university students
- To monitor and record any environmental impacts in relation to our operations and the observations of the flora and fauna on and around Fazenda Barranco Alto
- To acquire more land and protect it
- To always aim for sustainability in our actions
Management and staff of
Fazenda Barranco Alto have worked close together in developing the
following management policies and hereby we commit: