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Biosphere Certification Mark.

11 local businesses have so far received the Biosphere Certification Mark.
It's a quality mark specifically aimed at tourism, activity, food producer and provider businesses  and those that use natural sustainable materials in production.

Rupert Shaw of Gledpark was one of 8 business to recently received the Certification Mark

“I take great pride in my venison production and I am proud of where I live and farm in Kirkcudbright – in the heart of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere.” 
 “I have a customer base that includes cookery schools, hotels and restaurants and having this valuable certification provides them with further reassurance on the high standards of venison production and environmental protection that we deliver on our farm.”

Good for Business

• Official recognition of how you support Galloway and Southern Ayrshire, its people and environment
• A means to demonstrate to customers and communities you are a business 'that cares'
• Competitive advantage through association with the globally respected UNESCO brand for special places.
• Use of the Certification Mark logo on the labelling of goods you apply to be certified
• Opportunities to establish and develop sustainable business practice as a point of difference