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This On Course™ Report indicates the commitment of El Plantío Golf Resort to become a GEO Certified facility by April 15th 2012
It has been automatically generated from data submitted to the Golf Environment Organization by El Plantío Golf Resort. Publication of this data is the first step towards becoming a GEO Certified facility.
To achieve full certification El Plantío Golf Resort 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 adjoining lands are completely abandoned, in the past they were mainly almond cultivations and herbaceous cultivations as oats and barley. Today these lands are badly degraded. On the other side we have the course in which we have reforested with native varieties as pine trees and palm trees which has supposed a great importance for natural ecosystems of great value.
Los terrenos circundantes están en un completo estado de abandono, antaño fueron cultivos principalmente de almendros y herbáceos como avena y cebada. Hoy en día se encuentran gravemente degradados. En oposición está el campo en el cual se ha elaborado una repobalción con variedades autóctonas de pinos y palmeras principalmente, lo que ha supuesto una gran importancoia para ecosistemas naturales de elevado valor.
El Plantío Golf Resort features areas that are designated or protected at the following levels:
The following ecological surveys have been undertaken:
| Title |
|---|
| Botanical |
| Birds |
| Mammals |
| Invertebrates |
| Amphibians |
| External research on water efficiency |
| Fauna & Flora |
| Global research of golf course sustainability |
Estimated area of habitats at El Plantío Golf Resort:
El Plantío Golf Resort has undertaken the following activities to enhance nature protection:
| Activity |
|---|
| Research and test of new turf grass varieties with lower water consumptions and tolerance to diseases |
| Fire fighting plan |
| Efficient use of water and resources |
From a panoramic aerial view you can appreciate the perfect coexistence between de sport facility and the space where everybody can connect again with the natural environment. The trees, bushes and flower plants around the holes give a natural ecosystem aspect aroused from good cultural practices.
Respect to the cultural value it is intrinsic to the type of course operation as it allows the access to all type of people breaking this way the topic of golf elitism.
Desde una panorámica aérea se puede apreciar la perfecta convivencia entre una instalación deportiva y un espacio donde todo el mundo puede volver a conectar con un entorno natural. Árboles, arbustos y plantas de flor circundan los hoyos dando un aspecto de ecosistema natural surgido de buenas prácticas culturales.
Respecto al valor cultural es intrínseco al tipo de explotación del campo pues permite acceder a todo tipo de personas rompiedno así el tópico de elitismo del gol.
El Plantío Golf Resort does not feature any landscape designations.
El Plantío Golf Resort does not feature any cultural heritage designations or protected features.
The following landscape assessments and appraisals been carried out at the site:
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008-12-11 | Environmental Responsability - Madera Verde Awards |
The following archaeological and heritage surveys have been carried out at the site:
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2007-12-17 | Archaeological and ethnological survey of the Integral Tourist-Sport Performance Green Valley Golf Resort. |
| 2008-03-10 | Archaeological and ethnological survey of the Integral Tourist-Sport Performance Green Valley Golf Resort. |
| 2008-08-04 | Archaeological Intervention in plot 82/Area 36, Unit of Integral Tourist-Sport Performance “Green Valley Golf Resort” |
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following activities to enhance landscape and cultural heritage:
| Activity |
|---|
| Reforestation |
The course consumes water that comes from the waste water treatment plant that throws this water into the sea if it is not demanded. As it happens and is so testified by the local press.
Even though, the water consumption is always applied depending on the local evapotranspiration. And this is testified by the computer programme set up for the correct water use.
El campo consume agua procedente de depuradora que se vierte al mar en caso de no ser demandada. Como efectivamente ocurre y así lo atestigua un periódico local de referencia
Aun así el consumo de agua siempre es aplicado en función de la evapotranspiracion local. Y así lo atestigua el programa informático instalado para el correcto uso del agua.
| Primary Source | Secondary Source (if used) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Public / Potable | N/A |
| Golf Courses | Treated Effluent | N/A |
| Accommodation | Recycled Drainage & Irrigation | N/A |
| Maintenance facility | Treated Effluent | N/A |
| Other | N/A | N/A |
The following areas are irrigated:
| Area name | Approx. Hectarage |
|---|---|
| Greens | 2.64 ha |
| Tees | 4.05 ha |
| Fairways | 24.3 ha |
| Rough | 12.1 ha |
| Fringe | 1.76 ha |
| Driving Range | 4 ha |
| Experimental nurseries | 3.9 ha |
| Bushes | 7 ha |
| Trees | 12.7 ha |
| Slopes | 2.25 ha |
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes environmental monitoring of water quality.
| Chemical | Biological | Last Test Date | Tester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflow | Yes | Yes | 2009-03-30 | Labaqua |
| On-site | Yes | Yes | 2009-03-30 | Labaqua |
| Outflow | Yes | Yes | 2009-03-30 | Labaqua |
El Plantío Golf Resort has undertaken the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise water consumption:
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following activities to protect and enhance water quality:
97% of the surface area of the course is covered by Bermuda Rivera, Jackpot and Paspalum Vaginatum which have shown low water consumption. Besides a slow growth which means saving in harvesting frequency.
En el 97% de la superficie del campo esta cubierta por bermuda rivera, jackpot y paspalum vaginatum que han demostrado un consumo hídrico bajo, además de un lento crecimiento lo que supone un ahorro en frecuencia de siega.
El Plantío Golf Resort maintains the following turfgrass species:
El Plantío Golf Resort regularly undertakes the following practices to improve turf health:
After a preliminary analysis of the soil we assess an annual fertilizing plan to compensate deficiencies, we use slow release fertilizers and organics.
The greenkeeping staff feed the following areas of the golf course:
There is a daily control carried out by the greenkeeper, treating only in case the specific threshold for each pest is exceeded
El Plantío Golf Resort keeps detailed records of pesticide application.
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following activities to minimise / reduce pesticide use:
| Activity |
|---|
| Periodical revision of treatment vehicle, never treat in windy days, we only treat in case the psecific threshold is exceeded |
The golf course knows about the crucial importance to manage waste produced by the facility, therefore it is managed the best way possible.
El campo de golf conoce la importancia crucial de gestionar los residuos derivados de la instalación, de modo que se gestionan de la mejor manera posible.
| Avoid | Re-use | Recycle | Landfill | Incineration | Registered Uplift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Plastic | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Aluminium | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Metal | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Paper | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Cardboard | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Electrical | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Grass Clippings | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Cores | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Turf | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Sand | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Wood / Timber | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Leaves | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Detergents | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cooking Oils | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lubricants | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Pesticide Containers | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Fertiliser Bags | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Oil Filters | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Batteries | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
El Plantío Golf Resort has secure storage for hazardous material.
El Plantío Golf Resort has undertaken a waste audit:
2008-12-05 - Eva Burgada Puig-COEPA
| Discharges to: | Legally Compliant? | Formal Discharge Agreement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | On-Site Treatment Plant | Yes | N/A |
| Accommodation | On-Site Treatment Plant | Yes | N/A |
| Maintenance Facility | On-Site Treatment Plant | Yes | N/A |
| Wash Pad | On-Site Treatment Plant | Yes | N/A |
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following activities to reduce resource consumption or minimise waste:
Control of official meters.
Mediante control de medidores oficiales.
El Plantío Golf Resort has undertaken an Energy Audit:
2009-03-06 - Marcelino Bayarri-Prosolia
Activities undertaken to record energy consumption:
Activities undertaken to reduce energy consumption:
El Plantío Golf Resort has not undertaken any green purchasing activities.
Departments involved in energy saving activities:
Employees of El Plantío Golf Resort receive the following formal and informal environmental education:
El Plantío Golf Resort keeps formal staff training records for these departments:
El Plantío Golf Resort keeps the following record of accidents in the workplace:
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following internal environmental communications:
El Plantío Golf Resort undertakes the following external environmental communications:
El Plantío Golf Resort works with the following external groups:
Environment policy El Plantío-eng+spa.pdf
El Plantío Golf Resort has an Environmental Management Plan covering:
El Plantío Golf Resort has an environmental working group, comprising the following individuals/organisations:
