What we do to protect the environment

Flora Garden Hotels aims to be a pioneer about environment in tourism and achieves its goals by making a difference in this sector for environment protecting activities and sustainability tourism with its awards and certificates. We keep on by raising our goals as an environmental resort every day.

Some of the activities we do to reach our goals:

• ​Creating new methods every year for minimizing the amount of waste.
• ​Following the up-to-date official environment policies and integrating these innovations to our policies.
• Saving water and power by installing equipments to rooms and the general areas( Sensors, aerators etc.)
• All the electronic devices are chosen as environment friendly devices and only the energy saving devices are used.
• All devices are maintained with a certain schedule.
• Solar power is used for supplying the hot water.
• Energy saving bulbs are used in all rooms and areas.
• Drop watering system for watering the suitable garden areas is used.
• Energy savers are used in rooms for reducing the energy consumption.
• A special sensor is placed on balcony doors for air conditioning. Air conditioner won’t work with the balcony door open.
• Conduction cards in rooms are placed for changing sheets and towels.
• Internal writings work not with printed papers but through emails.
• Our personal are trained constantly about consumption of water and energy.
• We have counseling contracts with professional companies for environment consulting.
• We use only eco-friendly products on our alteration and maintaining projects.
• The sustainability of certificates and awards is achieved with internal audits and controls periodically.
• Different activities are organized every year for making our guests and personal aware about environment.

What can You do about our Environment Protection Activities?

• You can choose the public transportation for your trips.
• By Informing us about a water leak you notice you can support us to protect the natural resources.
• By removing the energy card in your room when you don’t need the electricity, You prevent the unnecessary energy consumption and contribute the nature.
• While shaving or brushing your teeth you can make it possible to save unnecessary water consumption.
• Instead of staying longer in bathroom You can choose to take shower shorter.
• We advise you to use more cold water instead of using hot water as much as it is possible.
• On a better weather condition we advise you to benefit from weather than using the air conditioner.
• You can save energy by not switching your lights on day.
• Please do not throw the magazines or papers to the trash, you can help us to protect the environment by throwing these into the recycling box in general areas.
• Please do not throw the empty batteries into trash. Leave the batteries to the special battery waste in reception area. We expect you to contribute our waste management project.
• Throw the glass bottles and plastic bags to recycle trash in general areas, we expect you to help us to protect the environment.
• By changing the beach towels as needed you can make it possible to reduce water consumption and chemicals and help us about our environment protection projects.
• You can decide when your towels and sheets should be changed. Please follow the information of the information cards in your room.
• We ask you kindly to inform us about the water or energy consumption you notice in your room or general areas.

Evaluation for 2021 aimed objects at 2019

• As target at 2021 was provide scholarship for 3 students and involved will be continued untill students graduation.
• In 2019 there was 50% of staff feedback records. In 2021 after working on survey development on staff this ratio raised up to 90% and pursuit year this number followed. To improve the feedback prosperity and employee we aimed:

1. For employee who filled first five years on career premium of one month salary
2. Increase of employee wage
3. Bonuses for employees
4. Evaluate employee of month and award with 5 oz fine gold
5. English classes for employee

• By the all department personnel was held shore cleaning activity
• Meetings were held with Kuşadası Municipality and Kuşadası District Governorate throughout the year. For the plumbing installation to be developed in this way, the infrastructure is processed.
• We still have tight dialogue with Kuşadasi Infrastructure Association and Hoteliers.
• We regularly donate animal feed to the Kuşadası Animal shelter.
• To support the organization UNICEF we have a money box at guest relation department desk. Any guest or personal who willing to support the organisation will be oriented to the money box.
• To the local schools around us supported by mini bar products at the end of summer season.

Objects for 2022

• Increase a disabled employee +1 person.
• Increase the number of scholarship students 3 up to 5.
• Devolepment and reconstruction at staff housing.
• To organize blood donation between guest and employee for Kizil Ay.
• Make a support to the local organizations for kermis and other hand work activities.

How can you protect local sites or buildings?

I’m worried that a local archaeological site or historic building is going to be affected by a proposed development

What can I do?

Local authorities try to make decisions on planning applications within strict time limits (typically eight weeks from submission for ordinary applications),
How can you protect local sites or buildings?
I’m worried that a local archaeological site or historic building is going to be affected by a proposed development

What can I do?

Local authorities try to make decisions on planning applications within strict time limits (typically eight weeks from submission for ordinary applications), so time is of the essence. However, if you are concerned that an archaeological site or historic building is under threat there are a number of steps you can take. Comment on a planning application All developers must apply for planning permission to the local planning authority before their proposal can go ahead. As part of the public consultation process, local planning authorities will publicize all planning applications they receive.

This will involve notifying residents of proposals affecting their neighborhood and posting a notice on or near the site. Some authorities will also advertise the proposal in the local newspaper. The application details will normally be posted on their website which is often the quickest way to find out what is current.

Once the planning proposal is made public anyone can comment on it within a set time limit (typically 21 days). Comments can be made to the local planning authority in writing, and in some cases online (via the local authority’s public access planning portal).

If a number of people share your views you can submit a petition or joint letter. Although the local planning authority is not bound to act on all comments it receives, their officers will take public comments into account in their planning decision. Highlighting your concerns about the historic environment in this way can be worthwhile. Comments will be most effective if they are well informed and can be shown to have broad support.

If you find that the site or building that you want to protect is not designated and you have reasons to believe it should be, you can nominate it to the relevant conservation body. Get a site or building on the local Historic Environment Record If a site or building is not appropriate for national designation it can still be protected within the planning system. Local authorities keep their own local records of historic assets.

Historic Environment Records (HERs) contain details on local heritage assets, both designated and non-designated and inform planning decisions involving the historic environment. In addition, many planning authorities keep lists of historic buildings and archaeological sites of local significance. These local lists are used to identify aspects of the historic environment that should be considered in planning permission decisions. It may be possible to search your local Historic Environment Record online. To nominate a heritage asset for inclusion in a HER or local list you can get in touch with the Historic Environment/Conservation Officer or Archaeologist at your local planning authority.

They may also be interested in any new information you might have about a historic building or archaeological site. Conservation Areas Local authorities also designate Conservation Areas, containing areas of special architectural or historic interest and distinctive character. Any development involving demolition in a Conservation Area will require special consent. To propose a Conservation Area contact the Historic Environment/Conservation Officer at your local planning authority.

How can I protect an archaeological site or area against future development?

Getting a site nationally designated, or registered on your local Historic Environment Record should protect it from future development, even if it is not yet under threat. Even if development goes ahead, the fact that the site is on the Record will mean that it is taken into account and properly investigated.

How can I protect an archaeological site or area against agriculture or forestry damage?

If the site or building is on the local Historic Environment Record then it should be included in any management plans drawn up by the farmer or land owner. To propose a site or inclusion in the Historic Environment Record get in touch with your Local Authority Archaeologist.

Scheduled Monuments Firstly, find out if the site is designated as a Scheduled Monument. If so, works in the vicinity will require consent from the relevant Government Department. Schemes and grants Schemes and grants managed by a range of organizations exist to protect the rural Historic Environment. By alerting the Local Authority Archaeologist to a previously unknown site, or to a known site which you believe to be at risk, you may enable them to negotiate a management plan with the owner that will protect the archaeology.

I’m concerned that a site or building is being damaged by neglect – what can I do?

National agencies maintain registers of Heritage at Risk. These identify and record buildings or sites in danger and open the way for the relevant bodies to negotiate with the owner about conservation.

​Look to see if the site or building is designated, so, the local authority can take action directly. Owners of listed buildings are not obliged by law to maintain their property in a good state of repair, although it is in their interests to do so. Local authorities can, however, take action to secure repair when it becomes evident that a building is being allowed to deteriorate. This includes serving Urgent Works Notices and Repairs Notices.

​Get in touch with your local planning authority, even if the site or building is not designated. Let your planning authority know your concerns. It may be that they already have plans for it, or they may be encouraged to develop them.

​Join, or start, a local society. Local civic societies exist across the country, supported by Civic Voice, as do archaeological, heritage, and history groups. Many of them campaign on matters of importance to their members. You may be able to suggest that they campaign to protect the threatened site or building.

Volunteer with a preservation trust, or try and establish your own. These trusts seek to rescue a building or site by acquiring it and conducting essential repairs, before selling it on.
so time is of the essence. However, if you are concerned that an archaeological site or historic building is under threat there are a number of steps you can take. Comment on a planning application All developers must apply for planning permission to the local planning authority before their proposal can go ahead. As part of the public consultation process, local planning authorities will publicize all planning applications they receive.

This will involve notifying residents of proposals affecting their neighborhood and posting a notice on or near the site. Some authorities will also advertise the proposal in the local newspaper. The application details will normally be posted on their website which is often the quickest way to find out what is current.

Once the planning proposal is made public anyone can comment on it within a set time limit (typically 21 days). Comments can be made to the local planning authority in writing, and in some cases online (via the local authority’s public access planning portal).

If a number of people share your views you can submit a petition or joint letter. Although the local planning authority is not bound to act on all comments it receives, their officers will take public comments into account in their planning decision. Highlighting your concerns about the historic environment in this way can be worthwhile. Comments will be most effective if they are well informed and can be shown to have broad support.

If you find that the site or building that you want to protect is not designated and you have reasons to believe it should be, you can nominate it to the relevant conservation body. Get a site or building on the local Historic Environment Record If a site or building is not appropriate for national designation it can still be protected within the planning system. Local authorities keep their own local records of historic assets.

Historic Environment Records (HERs) contain details on local heritage assets, both designated and non-designated and inform planning decisions involving the historic environment. In addition, many planning authorities keep lists of historic buildings and archaeological sites of local significance. These local lists are used to identify aspects of the historic environment that should be considered in planning permission decisions. It may be possible to search your local Historic Environment Record online. To nominate a heritage asset for inclusion in a HER or local list you can get in touch with the Historic Environment/Conservation Officer or Archaeologist at your local planning authority.

They may also be interested in any new information you might have about a historic building or archaeological site. Conservation Areas Local authorities also designate Conservation Areas, containing areas of special architectural or historic interest and distinctive character. Any development involving demolition in a Conservation Area will require special consent. To propose a Conservation Area contact the Historic Environment/Conservation Officer at your local planning authority.

How can I protect an archaeological site or area against future development?

Getting a site nationally designated, or registered on your local Historic Environment Record should protect it from future development, even if it is not yet under threat. Even if development goes ahead, the fact that the site is on the Record will mean that it is taken into account and properly investigated.

How can I protect an archaeological site or area against agriculture or forestry damage?

If the site or building is on the local Historic Environment Record then it should be included in any management plans drawn up by the farmer or land owner. To propose a site or inclusion in the Historic Environment Record get in touch with your Local Authority Archaeologist.

Scheduled Monuments Firstly, find out if the site is designated as a Scheduled Monument. If so, works in the vicinity will require consent from the relevant Government Department. Schemes and grants Schemes and grants managed by a range of organizations exist to protect the rural Historic Environment. By alerting the Local Authority Archaeologist to a previously unknown site, or to a known site which you believe to be at risk, you may enable them to negotiate a management plan with the owner that will protect the archaeology.

I’m concerned that a site or building is being damaged by neglect – what can I do?

National agencies maintain registers of Heritage at Risk. These identify and record buildings or sites in danger and open the way for the relevant bodies to negotiate with the owner about conservation.

• ​Look to see if the site or building is designated, so, the local authority can take action directly. Owners of listed buildings are not obliged by law to maintain their property in a good state of repair, although it is in their interests to do so. Local authorities can, however, take action to secure repair when it becomes evident that a building is being allowed to deteriorate. This includes serving Urgent Works Notices and Repairs Notices.
• Get in touch with your local planning authority, even if the site or building is not designated. Let your planning authority know your concerns. It may be that they already have plans for it, or they may be encouraged to develop them.
• ​Join, or start, a local society. Local civic societies exist across the country, supported by Civic Voice, as do archaeological, heritage, and history groups. Many of them campaign on matters of importance to their members. You may be able to suggest that they campaign to protect the threatened site or building.
• Volunteer with a preservation trust, or try and establish your own. These trusts seek to rescue a building or site by acquiring it and conducting essential repairs, before selling it on.