Nature Regeneration
Today biodiversity is thriving at Bluestone, but that wasn’t always the case.
The resort was built on land that had low ecological value and had been farmed intensively for dairy and forestry.
Significant and long-term work to support natural systems has been underway since opening in 2008. A survey by the Kent Wildlife Trust found that the resort is on course to regenerate a 50% net gain in biodiversity (over 30 years).
Of the 500-acre site, approximately half is built environment and parkland. The other half is the Blackpool Nature Reserve, a mosaic of habitats and interlinking wildlife corridors maintained to support biodiversity recovery.
60 acres of broadleaf native woodland have been planted, diversifying areas that were previously monoculture. An additional 40 acres have been planted in areas surrounding our lodges.
Three meadows comprising 10 acres are maintained as habitats for priority species. These now support a wide range of butterflies, beetles, bees, and other pollinators, along with many seed and invertebrate-eating birds and small mammals
Two artificial ponds have been created. In addition, water outflows from the resort are monitored and tested to safeguard local waterways.
Heathland areas comprising 3½ acres are held as habitat for amphibians and reptiles.
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Net Zero 2040
Bluestone is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2040. We are working hard to decarbonise our operations, purchased energy and supply chain.
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Circular Economy
Bluestone is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operation. We are doing this by reducing material consumption, increasing reuse and building circular economy initiatives with our community partners.
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Community
Benefit for Pembrokeshire communities was part of the founding vision for Bluestone. Today, this is delivered across several streams and programmes.
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