Turkey takes a step forward on its path towards the European Union with the opening of a new chapter of negotiations on the environment.
“The fact that it is a difficult chapter means that we are entering a more serious phase of negotiations,” said Carl Bildt, the Swedish foreign minister for the rotating EU presidency, stressing that the enlargement process continues.
“It is an important step in relations between the EU and Turkey”, added Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey’s foreign minister, hoping that in the future the negotiations will have “a greater impact” on preparations for the country’s accession to the EU.
“To open this chapter of negotiations, 26 different institutions and governments have worked diligently in Turkey”, explained Egemen Bagis, the Turkish minister of EU affairs, stressing the great attentions of Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on environmental affairs.
Cumberland Properties enthusiastically welcomes this national focus having long been champions of environmental considerations when constructing property in Turkey.
Currently building is in full swing at Cumberland’s Woodland Regency project set in the heart of a beautiful, 5.4-acre, tranquil forest of pine and olive trees, abundant with wildlife, and conveniently located in the village of Konacık, much in demand by investors due to its close proximity to Bodrum’s elegant town centre and its ease of access to the peninsulas many other idyllic villages.
After constructing and selling property in Turkey for many years Cumberland Properties had already implemented measures to use during their building processes to become more environmentally friendly but great lengths are being taken to preserve the indigenous flora and fauna whilst works continue. Not only content with this unique approach to the construction of property in Bodrum, Cumberland Properties are also looking to enhance the natural environment.
Cumberland’s Landscape Architect Gözde Tavaslı’s careful selection and eye for detail extends beyond simply her choice of plants, cultivated at Cumberland Landscaping and Design, to compliment the natural landscapes, but also to areas such as the provision of nesting boxes in the woodland to encourage the already prolific diversity of birdlife to flourish further.
There can’t be many busy construction sites where sheep, geese and free-range chickens peacefully graze in the adjacent fields!
Currently at Cumberland Landscaping & Design stock exceeds 20,000 flowers, shrubs, trees and herbs all being grown simultaneously. Palm trees from seeds, basils, daises, cacti, roses and banana trees are the more recognisable names but the majority are local flowers and perennial plants that help Cumberland achieve a constant stream of blooms in their gardens.
Cumberland already had a fine reputation across the Bodrum Peninsular as a “green” developer in Turkey. But ever environmentally conscious and certainly not content to rest on their laurels (pardon the pun) they have dramatically expanded this side of their business.
With the acquisition of an additional site, just south of Bodrum Milas Airport – keep an eye out for it beneath the “Cumberland Properties” sign on the right hand side of the main road as you travel south toward Bodrum – they will be able to better serve the local community.
This expansion has been fuelled, in part, by an increase in demand from other local developers and wholesalers who clearly envy their green fingers!
Cumberland Landscaping & Design not only aim to expand their business to cater for this sector of the market but also to offer their services to the wider community by the provision of a retail outlet.
Gözde Tavaslı will also be extending her services and considerable expertise by offering her talents not only within Cumberland but also on a consultancy basis to other developers as well as members of the general public.
For more information on Woodland Regency contact: Volkan
For more information on Cumberland Landscaping & Design contact: Gozde