WHAT DOES REGENERATIVE TOURISM MEAN?
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Regenerative tourism is all about leaving a place better than you found it. Instead of simply reducing harm, it focuses on actively improving the environment, supporting local communities, and helping nature thrive. At Hemsford Yurt camp, this approach guides many of the choices we make.


For our guests, regenerative tourism means:


  • Caring for the land — We manage our fields, hedgerows, and wildlife habitats in ways that encourage biodiversity and protect the natural landscape you come to enjoy.
  • Supporting local people — We work with nearby producers, makers, and small businesses so your stay benefits the wider community.
  • Reducing our footprint — From low‑impact facilities to responsible waste and energy practices, we aim to tread lightly.
  • Creating meaningful experiences — We encourage slow, mindful stays that help you reconnect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the Devon countryside.
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By choosing to stay with us, you’re not just enjoying a peaceful break — you’re contributing to the long‑term wellbeing of this landscape and the community around it.
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 Regenerative Tourism Resources
  • Regenerative Travel — A global organisation promoting travel that actively restores ecosystems and communities. Their website includes case studies, definitions, and practical frameworks: https://www.regenerativetravel.com
  • Global Sustainable Tourism Council — Provides internationally recognised criteria for sustainable and regenerative tourism practices: https://www.gstcouncil.org
  • Visit England – Sustainable Tourism — National guidance on responsible tourism, including regenerative principles and best practice for UK destinations: https://www.visitbritain.org/sustainable-tourism (visitbritain.org)
  • The Regen Tourism Framework — A widely used model outlining how tourism businesses can move beyond “do less harm” to “leave places better than they were found”: https://www.regen-tourism.com
  • The Travel Foundation — A charity supporting destinations and tourism businesses to adopt regenerative and climate‑positive approaches: https://www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk (thetravelfoundation.org.uk in Bing)
  • Future of Tourism Coalition — An alliance promoting principles that align closely with regenerative tourism, including community benefit and ecological restoration: https://www.futureoftourism.org​