Poland:
“Derek Gow did a fine job in leading the party and explaining what we might see… his constant optimism kept us going… I saw the Milky Way for the first time in years”

“the overseas scientists were incredibly knowledgeable”

“I must before to many too many days pass write and say how much I enjoyed the Bieszczady National Park in Poland . People have asked me whether it was worth the money and I have replied with enthusiasm - Yes! “

“I really enjoyed the trip as it is such a beautiful area…..the wild flowers were very good. The polish guides were very good and I particularly enjoyed the visit to the eco village “

Bavaria:
“Gerhard Schwab Beaver expert was superb, gave so much of his time and help”

…”Gerhard is an excellent guide with an infectious enthusiasm for beavers. His easy going attitude, superb English and sense of humour makes him a pleasure to be with”

“I had an excellent holiday and saw a lot of nice things, the mouse eared bats, the fire salamanders were bonuses and learnt a lot about beavers and Bavaria”

“The Bavaria beaver trip was fascinating, with lots of interesting people and excellent organisation. The status of beavers as key species in terrestrial ecosystems is strongly reinforced by seeing a landscape where they are common, and the ecological case for reinstating them in Britain seems incontrovertible”

“The Bavaria beaver trip was fascinating, with lots of interesting people and excellent organisation”

“Many thanks for an excellent visit to Bavaria last week. I gained lots of information and had some really good conversations ………. it was good to have such a huge amount of interesting information. I should also mention the F word - Fun. The whole trip was great fun with a superb group of people from start to finish both British and Bavarian

“can we re-iterate our thanks to you for an excellent holiday… especially for being able to touch a beaver”

Netherlands:
“I loved the boat trips! There was a lot of variety – birds, mammals, plants, habitats”

Others:
“I would like to thank you for running such a brilliant trip for our supporters………you and Gerhard’s enthusiasm and wildlife expertise made a really excellent and unique trip. As well as the wildlife there are many other things which made it a success……the wide variety of activities, good food and big portions, beautiful scenery and friendly local guides”

“Very informative delightful guides obviously caring for their subject………it was excellent!”

“The fact that 2 experts accompanied us all the time enhanced the experience……. They were both very informative and entertaining”

“The scientists were unfailingly helpful and informative - an inspiration………Derek and Ian were good humoured, reliable and knowledgeable. I would be please to go on another trip with them”

“I would certainly commend the guides………every effort was made to assist me converting what would have been a fairly good holiday into one in which I achieved all I had hoped for “

I found the whole trip very informative and inspiring. Andrejz Czech’s eco-village was a real inspiration. His knowledge and enthusiasm made it a really special day “

“…..the bear footprints in the eco village were exciting and all the leaders/scientists tired so hard to point out and find interesting things for us “

“As I reported in my letter I enjoyed the whole trip despite being drenched to the skin one day and soggy shoes another! There was much to learn from our guide, the two scientists and other members. I would certainly recommend a similar trip”