| UK. TV presenter Philippa Forrester launches environmental guide at Crick Boat Show |
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| Wednesday, 24 May 2006 | |
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Environmental news: TV presenter and wildlife producer Philippa Forrester will be attending the Crick Boat Show to launch the ‘How To…’ Guide on behalf of the Green Blue, an environmental campaign launched last year by the British Marine Federation and Royal Yachting Association. Little information exists to assist the inland boater with regard to reducing his or her environmental impact. The Green Blue’s ‘How To…’ Guide will remedy this. Informative yet practical, and positive in tone, it covers issues such as how to avoid fuel spills, wash, waste and recycling and cleaning and maintenance. Advice is split into 3 sections: Information on why actions cause a problem; How they can be avoided; Sources of further information. The Guide is sponsored by the BMF, RYA, Environment Agency, the Broads Authority, British Waterways, the Boat Safety Scheme and Marina Developments Ltd. 25,000 copies of the ‘How To…’ Guide will initially be distributed through RYA and BMF’s extensive networks, including marinas, training centres and boat charter companies. With a commitment from British Waterways, the Environment Agency, the Broads Authority and Boat Safety Scheme to also distribute copies, the Guide could potentially reach up to half a million boaters who use our inland waterways. Philippa, who became a Green Blue ambassador in January, has a vested interest in the campaign - not only does she have a degree in ecology and conservation, but spends much of her time producing wildlife documentaries, many of which are based in and around inland waters. Alongside her husband, Charlie Hamilton James, Philippa produced the BBC documentary ‘My Halcyon River’ and together they have produced ‘On The Trail Of Tarka’, a BBC documentary to be shown later this year, which tracks down descendants of Tarka, probably the most famous otter in the UK. As well as launching the How To guide, Philippa will also present a special Green Blue Quiz, where the marine press will compete against boat show exhibitors to see how green they really are. |
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