ECO - FRIENDLY STATUS
When you stay at The Peak Forest Retreat be assured that we take our eco status, environmental footprint and conservation very seriously:
- rubbish, compost and recycling bins/containers supplied in both the Lodge and Cottage for guest use
- property for wildlife certified and wildlife rescue carer - Sponsors of Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary Mole Creek
- power usage of both solar and hydro
- wood fire heating with lower emissions heaters; timber used is from clearing for bush fire management
- registered private water users permit - properties creek water from mountain area
- bush fire hazard management plan permits
- organic and natural products used for toiletries, soaps, laundry (eco wash machine) and cleaning
- landcare management (weed control) of property which neighbours World Heritage area and members of FOGWT
- strict recycling, reusing and waste transfer station usage
- composting for gardening, low water plants and endemic, native planting
- grey water tank capture and rain water for garden usage
- growing own herbs and vegetables...garden to plate experience
- septic tank usage
Its important to us to look after this precious environment as best we can with your help when you stay...thank you!