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Introduction Our Commitment to Sustainability ECO-GUIDE to FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES ECO-GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES introduction our commitment Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. Nestled in the picturesque Petite Anse bay on the island of Mahé, this is a to sustainability perfect place to begin your discovery of the stunning natural environment of Seychelles. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is committed to achieving sustainable practices to conserve natural resources and The Resort is built in and around a slope of granite boulders safeguard the local environment. and forest, fringing the beach and the coral reefs beyond. As is common in most coastal areas of Mahé, a small freshwater Becoming more sustainable means that our Resort must wetland can be found between the beach and the forest, continually try to improve our performance on issues like: collecting water running off from the mountain during rain • reducing waste and pollution showers. The forest, wetland, beach and reef together create • setting up a system for waste sorting and recycling a fascinating environment to explore and experience the flora • conserving energy and water (plants) and fauna (animals) of Seychelles. • protecting and enhancing habitats and wildlife on the property • engaging with the local community In this guide, you will find information to enhance your discovery of the environment at Four Seasons Resort It also means providing opportunities for our guests and our Seychelles including: staff to learn more about the local environment around the Resort and encourage them to help us protect it. Part 1 Your Eco-Holiday at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles We work in partnership with local environmental organisations that can help us along our journey toward sustainability. • Seychelles’ shift towards sustainability – a national context WiseOceans provides training for our staff in marine education • A list of eco-tips to guide our guests towards an eco-friendly and conservation and provide snorkeling and other marine vacation discovery experiences for our guests. Sustainability for • A list of eco-friendly leisure and sports activities available on Seychelles (S4S) provides guidance on reducing energy, water and off-site and waste at the Resort and helps us to connect with other • A description of the work being undertaken by the Resort to environmental groups in the local community of Baie Lazare. become more sustainable We also work closely with our local school and library in Baie • A green site map of the Resort Lazare to provide opportunities to students and young people, Part 2 to learn more about their local environment and access to A Nature Lovers’ Guide to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles information and resources to ensure the future protection of our incredible natural resources. • An illustrated field guide to some common plants and animals that can be found around the Resort ECO-GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES Seychelles’ shift toward sustainability As a small island developing state, Seychelles is extremely vulnerable to global environmental problems like climate change and pollution. The country is doing its part to protect the environment – through environmental laws, education and awareness programmes and the establishment of a large network of protected areas that add up to 51% of its total land area which is only 455 km2. With limited land area for landfills and increasing economic development, finding practical ways to reduce, re-use and recycle waste is another major challenge the country is facing today. Local businesses, including the tourism industry are also demonstrating increasing commitment to sustainability, examining the impact of their operations on the environment and taking steps to reduce energy, water and waste and contribute toward national environmental campaigns. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is part of this shift towards more sustainable ways of doing business in Seychelles. We are one of the flag carriers of this message and our aim is to be a benchmark for other hotels on the islands, not only in environmental education and conservation but also our proactive approach to ensuring the balance of guest experience and sustainability is met. ECO-GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES eco-tips for our guests Helping to protect the environment is everyone’s business. Our Green Option Initiative allows you to opt in. Here are a few eco-friendly actions you can consider taking while on vacation at the Resort: 1. Be energy wise - Conserve energy by turning off lights and air conditioners (AC) when you leave your room. Keep the windows and doors closed when the AC is on. 2. Be water wise – Leave the Coco De Mer card on your bed so we change your sheets every three days, instead of daily. Take short showers instead of bath and turn the taps off when not in use. Let our Housekeeping team know if you’d like to use your towels a few times before putting them in the laundry. They will dry in minutes outside on a sunny day. 3. Watch your waste - Place your plastic bottles and drink cans next to a bin and someone will collect them for recycling. You can also take your batteries home with you. 4. Eat local – Locally produced foods have a lower carbon footprint, plus they are fresher and more nutritious. Be sure to try out some of the local specialties in our restaurants or during your outings beyond the Resort. 5. Discover Seychelles - Seychelles has a wide range of nature experiences on offer: marine parks, nature reserves, gardens, mountain trails, beaches etc. We have great local guides who will ensure you get the most out of your stay in Seychelles. Remember to take home only photographs. 6. Support the local economy - Buy locally made crafts and other souvenirs. Avoid buying shells, corals, shark jaws or other souvenirs that degrade natural ecosystems. 7. Donate €1 per night to the Green Fund - Support our work to raise awareness and conserve nature in the Seychelles. ECO-GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES eco-friendly leisure and sports activities around the resort Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is nestled in the perfect environment for discovering the fauna and flora of the Seychelles islands. Whether you’re up for a vigorous hike or dive, or prefer a leisurely stroll around the grounds, you are sure to be treated to a close encounter with nature. Here are some of the top eco-friendly activities to try out: Hiking and jogging along the roads and paths Landscaping tour The steep terrain provides a good workout and great views Our site used to be a fruit plantation, and you can see how make for amazing photo opportunities! If you’d like a guide many of the trees were maintained on site as you drive then please contact Concierge, who can arrange a running around. Pick fruits such as Mango, Starfruit, Jackfruit, and buddy for you. Noni, whilst learning about their uses in cooking, spa and healing. Speak to the Concierge to book this free tour. Scuba diving and snorkelling Turtle watching (September to March) Explore the sparkling blue ocean and all of its natural treasures with our friendly and knowledgeable WiseOceans The Petite Anse beach is a nesting site for the hawksbill team. Depending on the time of year, you might find yourself turtle. Watch out for fresh tracks when strolling on the swimming with sea turtles only a few metres from the shore! beach especially during the peak season from November to January. We also sometimes see baby turtles that wash up Non-motorised water sports on shore due to weather or tides. Please remember not to disturb, obstruct or touch the nesting turtles and inform the A variety of eco-friendly water sports are available on site to WiseOceans team immediately of any encounters. help you discover the marine environment while keeping fit. Try your hand at surfing, sailing or stand-up paddle boarding. Tortoise watching While out there, keep a look out for interesting wildlife like seabirds, turtles, rays and even dolphins! There is a tortoise pen at the end of the wetland area near the beach, where you can observe our resident Giant Aldabra tortoises as they eat and rest. Their lineage dates back some Bird watching 2000 million years, making them the oldest living species on Although you can do this from anywhere in the Resort earth. Some individuals enjoy having their neck stroked (like the freshwater wetland behind the beach is a particularly a cat or dog!). Take time out of your vacation to meet our beautiful spot to see shorebirds, seabirds, songbirds and resident living dinosaurs. waders. Nature safari Explore the beach, wetland, forests, roads and paths around the Resort to observe a wide variety of plants and animals in their natural habitat. Use part two of this booklet to learn more about what you see along the way. ECO-GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES discover the marine environment with WiseOceans WiseOceans is a global marine conservation and education The coral fragments are taken to our coral nursery, the key company that employs three core strategies, striving sustainable source of coral fragments for our Project, but first towards a global future with healthier oceans: to educate, to they must visit the Marine Biologists working at the beachfront conserve and to involve. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Coral Cabana. has been working with WiseOceans since 2012 establishing environmental projects to help protect the local marine life. The coral fragments in our Coral Cabana are carefully and These include the study and protection of coral, monitoring securely attached to a solid surface, such as a small piece of nesting and hatching turtles, and marine education programs steel which will become their new, portable home. for staff, guests and the local community. We share our research with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change The portable coral fragments are taken back into the sea and and Energy, local NGOs, and global organisations such as placed in our coral nursery.
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