The Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, located in the County of Cumbria, in the northwest of England, raised 4,400 pounds Sterling, around 5,150 euros-for the benefit of Seed Madagascar, an organization devoted to the conservation of the environment and sustainable development in the Malagasy rural regions. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Lake District Wildlife Park, which is on the same area, near Lake Bassengaite, in the heart of the famous Lake District National Park, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The funds were collected thanks to educational meetings with animals, especially lemurs, offered to visitors to the animal park. Part of the revenue of these activities is systematically donated to wildlife protection projects. “” We are extremely proud to support such significant initiatives “Said Carolyn Graves, director of Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. “” Thanks to these activities, each visit becomes an opportunity to act for endangered species and to raise public awareness of the ecological emergency ». Armathwaite Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the region. Erected in the 16the A century, this historic manor was transformed into a luxury hotel with SPA, offering an idyllic setting between lake and mountain. The establishment was built a reputation, not only for its architectural heritage, but also for its environmental and charity commitment. In the past, the hotel and the park have supported various animal protection organizations, such as the Red Panda Network and the Hawk Conservancy Trust. The money raised will be donated to Seed Madagascar (Sustainable Environment, Education and Development in Madagascar), a British NGO located in Fort-Dauphin, in the south-east of Madagascar. Since 2000, the organization has worked both in the protection of unique ecosystems of the island and to improve the living conditions of local communities. The donation will notably support the ALA project, which aims to reconnect fragmented forests thanks to the planting of forest corridors, essential to the survival of lemurs and other endemic species. “” The Lake District Wildlife Park has been a partner committed for more than eight years “Said Mark Jacobs, Managing Director of Seed Madagascar. “” This constant support is vital to ensure the continuity and impact of our projects. »»
Collected by Maminirina Rado
