#Groundsweek – the vital role Groundspeople play in sport and science It’s Grounds Week, an annual initiative from the Grounds Management Association to celebrate the people behind the scenes who make playing surfaces and green spaces look and perform their best. At STRI Group, we’re shining the spotlight on our incredible grounds team based […]
Science is everywhere. In every process in the universe, on our planet and in all aspects of our lives. Science helps us to understand the world around us, to study it and ultimately to help us to live sustainably on our planet. Sports surface design and management is no exception. Scientific processes underpin the sports […]
In discussion with James Podesta, Head of Development Yesterday (10th March 2025) it was announced that future reforms to overhaul the planning system have been put into action from the government, with Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner stating, “we’ve put growth at the heart of our plans as a government”. The government […]
The golf industry prides itself on pursuing change and adopting environmentally conscious practices. Clubs across the UK and internationally are showcasing new ways of increasing biodiversity across golf courses is demonstrating an increase in species, a variety of water saving strategies and innovative sustainability projects, creating diverse habitats and helping to protect our natural environment. […]
In discussion with Dr Christian Spring, Principal Scientist As the landscape evolves for reducing use of chemicals and pesticides in sport, turf managers and greenkeepers are adapting to the challenge of maintaining elite surfaces to a high standard in a way that is sustainable and future proof. With grounds teams across the UK keeping a […]
In discussion with James Podesta, Head of Development With climate change, environmental challenges, and biodiversity at the forefront of discussions in parliament, Monday 12th February marks the enactment of the new law, making biodiversity net gain (BNG) on development proposals[1] mandatory as part of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as […]
In discussion with Lee Collier, Technical Director At STRI Group, research and development into natural turf playing surfaces has helped progress and advance elite level pitches across the globe for almost 100 years. The Group takes pride in being at the forefront of technological advancement and innovation, developing best practice and understanding for natural turf […]
In discussion with Stella Rixon, senior turfgrass agronomist It’s time to settle the debate. For years, golf has been battling a perception that it’s just not good for nature. But are golf courses actually bad for the environment? With 38,000 golf courses located across cities and coastlines across the world, many believe golf courses are […]
Posted by: James Podesta, Head of Development Golf courses, by their very nature, cover large areas of land. A typical 18-hole golf course can span 40-50 hectares and wherever they are located, they tend to encompass interesting features from land use, landscape, and biodiversity perspectives. Often misconstrued as lacking in terms of economic and environmental […]
