Environmental Policy
Introduction:
We
recognise
that
our
organisation,
through
its
members’
use
of
their
allotments
and
its
committee’s
decisions,
has
an
impact
on
the
environment
and
that
we
have
a
responsibility
to
reduce
negative
impact
on
the
environment
as
much
as
possible.
However
it
is
understood
that
plot
holders
shall
be
able
to
garden
in
the
way
that
they
want,
though
always
subject
to
the
terms
of
the
Tenancy
Agreement,
and
provided
this
does
not
interfere
with
other
people’s
use
of
their
allotments.We
also
recognise
that
knowledge
of
what
practices
are
best
for
the
environment
changes
as
scientific
research
develops,
and
that
we
must
keep
an
open
mind
and
keep
up
to date with new developments.
Policy aims:
The committee will manage the allotment society in a way that:
1.1 takes into account the effect on the environment when making decisions
1.2 creates a wider understanding of how allotment related activity can affect the environment
1.3 encourages our members to use their allotments with minimum negative impact on the environment
1.4 promotes high standards of environmentally friendly gardening.
Implementation:
To achieve its aims, HWDAA will:
2.1 hand a starter pack to each new tenant containing information about good practice.
2.2 draw members’ attention to courses they can attend, and other sources of information, which promote
environmentally friendly methods of gardening.
2.3 raise issues of environmental concern through its newsletter and, where relevant, by notices at each site / in
its buildings.
2.4 use renewable, recycled and recyclable products in committee-run activities where possible.
2.5 through its stores, sell products that are environmentally friendly where possible. Members will have a
choice.
2.6 encourage members to minimise waste and wherever possible, recycle or reuse materials; to dispose of any
waste safely and responsibly.
2.7 discourage members from making bonfires and other practices which pollute the atmosphere.
2.8 encourage members to use environmentally friendly gardening techniques such as composting, using
manure, bark chippings, mulches.
2.9 encourage members to save and use water responsibly through use of rainwater collection and
storage,irrigation and planting techniques, soil preparation and management, and choice of plants.
2.10 encourage members to use environmentally friendly products.
Promoting and monitoring the policy:
HWDAA, through its committee, will promote and monitor this policy
3.1 by communicating the environmental policy to all members.
3.2 by considering how the HWDAA currently manages water, waste, and product purchasing issues, in the light
of environmental concerns, and then developing an Action Plan to improve any aspects it sees fit.
3.3 by appointing a member of the committee (a) to keep abreast of developments affecting the environment,
(b) to raise matters of environmental concern, insofar as they have not been dealt with in the Committee’s
normal deliberations
(c) to provide support and guidance to plot holders who ask for advice on implementing the policy.
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