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Selfrangastrasse 44, Klosters
Graubünden, Switzerland, 7250
This On Course™ Report indicates the commitment of Golfplatz Klosters to become a GEO Certified facility by October 27th 2012
It has been automatically generated from data submitted to the Golf Environment Organization by Golfplatz Klosters. Publication of this data is the first step towards becoming a GEO Certified facility.
To achieve full certification Golfplatz Klosters will be required to submit further detailed data and be assessed by a GEO Accredited Verifier against the GEO Certification Criteria. You can download the criteria from this page.
Each section in this report covers a key area of environmentally sound facility management. As defined by the Golf Environment Organization, these are: Nature, Landscape & Heritage, Water, Turf, Waste, Energy, Education & Awareness and Management Planning.
The Klosters Golf Course was built in 2004. Early in the planning stage, a preliminary environmental impact assessment was made. The golf promoters cooperated with the NGO’s Pro Natura and WWF, mandating Oeconsult, Amden, with the ecological planning. In close cooperation with the golf architect, Les Furber, Canada, and specialized planners, many project optimizations could be worked out. As part of the building permit dossier, an environmental impact statement was submitted. The building permit was granted without delay (no legal objections).
During construction a maximum of on-site biotops were preserved and compensation measures for the construction impacts were implemented. A detailed maintenance and care plan has been worked out and a monitoring program with selected indicators (birds / insects / vegetation) was conducted. The final audit by the authorities documented the great ecological value and the legal compliance of the new golf course in 2009.
Der Golfplatz Klosters wurde 2004 gebaut. Bereits bei der Zonenplanung wurde eine Voruntersuchung der Umweltauswirkungen gemacht. Die Bauherrschaft arbeitete zusammen mit Pro Natura und WWF und beauftragte Oeconsult, Amden, mit der ökologischen Planungsbegleitung. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Golfarchitekten, Les Furber, Canada, und Spezialisten konnten viele Projekt-Optimierungen ausgearbeitet werden. Ein Umweltverträglichkeits-Bericht wurde im Rahmen des Baugesuches vorgelegt. Die Baubewilligung konnte ohne Einsprachen erteilt werden.
In der Bauphase wurden möglichst viele wertvolle Biotope erhalten und Ersatzmassnahmen für die unvermeidlichen Eingriffe ausgeführt. Ein detaillierter Pflegeplan wurde ausgearbeitet und eine Wirkungskontrolle anhand von ausgewählten Indikatoren (Vögel / Insekten / Vegetation) durchgeführt. 2009 wurden im Rahmen des abschliessenden Behörden-Audits die bedeutenden ökologischen Werte und die Umweltverträglichkeit des neuen Golfplatzes bestätigt.
Golfplatz Klosters features areas that are designated or protected at the following levels:
The following ecological surveys have been undertaken:
| Title |
|---|
| Botanical |
| Birds |
| Invertebrates |
| Fauna & Flora |
| Environmental Impact Statement |
Estimated area of habitats at Golfplatz Klosters:
Golfplatz Klosters has undertaken the following activities to enhance nature protection:
| Activity |
|---|
| Ecological Consulting |
The Klosters Golf Course is situated above the community of Klosters-Serneus, Switzerland, in a richly structured moraine-landscape at 1’250 m above sea-level surrounded by the famous mountain regions of Madrisa, Gotschna and Silvretta.
On the steep hillsides the traditional grassland farming (late haying) has preserved a very colourful local flora, including many rare and protected species. In these meadows alongside the golf infrastructure with their rich and varied micro-habitats an abundance of butterflies, grasshoppers, rare bee species and other insects as well as a great many bird species can be observed.
Der Golfplatz Klosters liegt etwas oberhalb der Gemeinde Klosters-Serneus im Kanton Graubünden auf 1´250 m üM. in einer reich strukturierten Moränenlandschaft zwischen den drei bekannten Bergregionen Madrisa, Gotschna und Silvretta.
Durch die traditionelle Graswirtschaft mit spätem Heuschnitt wurde auf den steilen Bergwiesen der Umgebung eine farbenprächtige Flora erhalten mit vielen seltenen und geschützten Arten. In diesen Blumenwiesen neben den Golfbahnen mit ihren mannigfaltigen Kleinstlebensräumen sieht man viele Schmetterlinge, Heuschrecken, seltene Bienen und andere Insekten sowie auch viele Vogelarten.
Golfplatz Klosters features the following landscape designations:
Golfplatz Klosters features the following cultural heritage designations and protected features:
The following landscape assessments and appraisals been carried out at the site:
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Environmental Impact Statement |
The following archaeological and heritage surveys have been carried out at the site:
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Environmental Impact Statement |
Golfplatz Klosters undertakes the following activities to enhance landscape and cultural heritage:
| Activity |
|---|
| late haying of hard roughs |
Water is drawn from the public mains network of the Klosters municipality.
Das Wasser wird vom öffentlichen Netz der Gemeinde Klosters- Serneus bezogen.
| Primary Source | Secondary Source (if used) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Public / Potable | Public / Potable |
| Golf Courses | Public / Potable | Public / Potable |
| Accommodation | Public / Potable | Public / Potable |
| Maintenance facility | Public / Potable | Public / Potable |
| Other | Public / Potable | Public / Potable |
Golfplatz Klosters does not use irrigation.
Golfplatz Klosters undertakes environmental monitoring of water quality.
| Chemical | Biological | Last Test Date | Tester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflow | No | No | ||
| On-site | Yes | Yes | 2008-06-27 | Amt für Lebensmittel Graubünden |
| Outflow | Yes | Yes | 2008-06-27 | Amt für Lebensmittel Graubünden |
Golfplatz Klosters has undertaken the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise water consumption:
Golfplatz Klosters undertakes the following activities to protect and enhance water quality:
We support the spontaneous growth of grass species without any kind of tilling obstinacy. Only Greens, Tees and Fairways are subject to sawing, all the other areas of the course are left natural.
Golfplatz Klosters maintains the following turfgrass species:
Golfplatz Klosters regularly undertakes the following practices to improve turf health:
After a analysis of the soil we assess an annual fertilizing plan to compensate deficiencies, we use slow release ferlilizer and organics.
The greenkeeping staff feed the following areas of the golf course:
Im Herbst und im Frühjahr.
Vor allem präventiv gegen Schneeschimmel
Golfplatz Klosters keeps detailed records of pesticide application.
Golfplatz Klosters does not undertake any activities to minimise / reduce pesticide use.
The golf course knows about the crucial importance to manage waste produced by the facility, therefore it is managed the best way posible.
| Avoid | Re-use | Recycle | Landfill | Incineration | Registered Uplift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Plastic | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Aluminium | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Metal | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Paper | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cardboard | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electrical | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Grass Clippings | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cores | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Turf | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Sand | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Wood / Timber | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Leaves | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Detergents | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cooking Oils | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lubricants | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pesticide Containers | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fertiliser Bags | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Oil Filters | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Batteries | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Golfplatz Klosters has secure storage for hazardous material.
Golfplatz Klosters has not undertaken a waste audit.
| Discharges to: | Legally Compliant? | Formal Discharge Agreement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Mains Sewer | Yes | N/A |
| Accommodation | Mains Sewer | Yes | N/A |
| Maintenance Facility | Via Oil Separator | Yes | N/A |
| Wash Pad | Via Oil Separator | Yes | N/A |
Golfplatz Klosters does not undertake any activities to reduce resource consumption or minimise waste.
All buildings are connected to the main electic grid
No Heating system (Winter closed)
Alle Gebäude sind am öffentlichen Stromnetz angeschlossen.
Heizung keine vorhanden da im Winter geschlossen.
Golfplatz Klosters has not undertaken an Energy Audit.
Golfplatz Klosters has not undertaken any activities to record energy consumption.
Golfplatz Klosters has not undertaken any activities to reduce energy consumption.
Golfplatz Klosters has not undertaken any green purchasing activities.
There are no departments involved in energy saving activities at Golfplatz Klosters.
Employees of Golfplatz Klosters receive the following formal and informal environmental education:
Golfplatz Klosters keeps formal staff training records for these departments:
Golfplatz Klosters keeps the following record of accidents in the workplace:
Golfplatz Klosters undertakes the following internal environmental communications:
Golfplatz Klosters undertakes the following external environmental communications:
Golfplatz Klosters works with the following external groups:
Environmental Policy_GC Klosters _3_.pdf
Golfplatz Klosters has an Environmental Management Plan covering:
Golfplatz Klosters has an environmental working group, comprising the following individuals/organisations:
