We are a carbon neutral business - and where possible encourage others to do the same.
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\n\nWe are so fortunate to be able to live in this environment - and showcase it to visitors traveling through the region - it is world class. Surrounded by these huge Karri - the third tallest trees in the world; however the rest of Australia is not this way.
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\n\nIn 2008 we received Advanced Eco Tourism Accreditation for our ecotours - this means we give you a quality small group ecotour experience with all the benefits of travelling with a certified operator.
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We use the Leave No Trace principles and have well maintained vehicles ensuring that you have peace of mind during your adventure.
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See Below for more information on our Ecotourism Accreditation.
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\n\nSince 2006, Pemberton Discovery Tours has been a financial member of Carbon Neutral Pty Ltd - a division of Men of the Trees.
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\n\nIn September 2007 we had an opportunity to purchase a property which has been a challenge!
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\n\nWe have 247 acres (100Ha) of salt lake near Dumbleyung WA which we are planting with salt tolerant species. It is a property which is seen as not commercially viable as a rehabilitation project as the chances of survival are seen as poor.
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\n\nSo far in 2018 we have planted around 40,000 trees and bushes - this includes: (please ignore spelling)
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\n\nMelaluca Viminea
\n\tMelaluca Hammosh
\n\tMelaluca Uncinea
\n\tEucalyptus Sargentii
\n\tEucalyptus Vergrandis
\n\tEucalyptus Myreadeaia
\n\tAs well as thousands of Old Man Saltbush
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\n\nIt has been extremely rewarding and encouraging to watch them grow!
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Learning something new
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Discovering something new
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\nMeeting & making new friends along the way.
\n\nGraeme & Toni Dearle
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Pemberton Discovery Tours currently has two tours with Advanced Eco Accreditation certified by Ecotourism Australia.
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\nWhat this means is that the tours are run under certain rules and regulations.
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\nOFFSET YOUR HOLIDAY HERE (by planting trees with Carbon Neutral)
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\nFurther information on the eco accreditation and what it means for your tour is availale on their website - www.ecotourism.org.au
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\nFurther information on the carbon audit undertaken on our business (and how you can do one yourself) is available on the www.carbonneutral.com.au Carbon Neutral website
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You may also like to look at:
\n\n\n\nGreat Barrier Reef Environmental Impact Audit at http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/zoning-permits-and-plans/environmental-assessment-management/environmental-impact-assessment-process.
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\nOther websites include:
The Government www.climatechange.gov.au
\n\nThe review by Ross Garnaut commissioned by the Federal Government of Australia located at www.garnautreview.org.au.
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\nIt is a job to keep up with policies in these matters - so please let us know if you find us lacking in any way - we are continually evolving!
\n\nPemberton Discovery Tours declare that:
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No operational or human resource changes have occurred in the business since the last renewal that will affect the product’s compliance with the ECO Certification Program standard, as set out in the original application;
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hold, and comply with, all the necessary licenses, permits and approvals required by the protected area manager/s relevant to my operation.
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agree to all conditions as specified in the ECO Certification Program application
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commit to operate the certified products according to the standards of the ECO Certification Program
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As a chemist, I wanted to still 'play' and we had the opportunity in 2002 with the local fish and chip shop to trial Biodiesel.
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After testing and trialling we commenced making Biodiesel with the local Pemberton District High School as part of their year 9 science curriculumn.
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\nThis project has been running since 2002 at the school and many kids have really enjoyed this hands on bucket chemistry! And we enjoyed working with them and testing the fuel for them.