Analysis
Borana Lodge says it is a GER-certified nature tourism business subject to onsite external audit and annual data reporting.
- Borana Lodge states that it is a GER-certified nature tourism business, subject to onsite external audits and annual data reporting. This claim is supported by its inclusion in The Long Run's certification registry, indicating adherence to the Global Ecotourism Standard (GER).
- The data explicitly confirms that Borana Lodge undergoes an "onsite external audit" and engages in "annual data reporting," aligning with the "land_protection" claim type. The "habitat" and "wildlife" impact dimensions are also noted.
- This places Borana Lodge within the "certified" tier for its "land protection" and "habitat and wildlife" conservation efforts. To elevate its trust tier, more specific data on protected areas, hectares, or direct conservation outcomes would be beneficial.
Conservation programs
- ›Restored 96 acres of wetlands
- ›Restored 11.1 acres of lakes
- ›Planted or regenerated over 8.8 million native trees
- ›Protected a 4.7-hectare population of the threatened sand daphne (Pimelea villosa)
- ›Wildlife monitoring using drone technologies, optical and multispectral UAV systems, and Lidar
Certifications on record
Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) Long Run Destination