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Outside of Africa where poaching, forestry, and resource exploitation can also threaten wildlife habitats, luxury hospitality leaders are playing a role in protecting land and creating opportunities around conservation.
When we think of conservation efforts in luxury hospitality, usually work in Africa comes to mind — saving elephants or protecting scenic grasslands. But conservation is happening all over the world with rivers, trees, oceans, and plants. After talking to hoteliers and sustainability partners championing land conservation across Europe, North America, and Asia, we see hope in what’s possible when sharp business minds are put to such a noble mission — protecting the planet.
Take Heckfield Place in Hampshire, England. The 250-year-old estate, surrounded by 438 acres of countryside, was recently restored as a luxury resort, with a comprehensive plan to regenerate the land.
“We're thinking in terms of a 100-year vision. Reknitting the ‘home farm’ into the estate and restoring the soil and such spots as the arboretum, the lake, and the river is about trying to achieve harmony,” said General Manager Olivia Richli.
Or you could look to The Resort at Paws Up: a luxury resort and camping experience located on a 37,000 acre working Montana cattle and bison ranch along the Blackfoot River that’s home to a luxury resort, glamping experience, and farm-to-table culinary and events program.
“Luxury is having the largest menu of outdoor pursuits in America and the time and space to do them," said owner Larry Lipson. "Luxury is spending an afternoon with your family on a private island surrounded by a high mountain glacier lake and seeing more stars in the night sky than you’ve ever seen before."
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