Posted by: Meg Stone, Graduate Ecological and Environmental Consultant Managing existing trees Trees are a great asset to have on your land. They provide habitats for numerous species, enhance the look of the landscape throughout the year and are important to us too, helping to provide the oxygen we breathe! When you combine these benefits […]
Posted by: Ben Morgan, Agronomic Consultant The challenge of recruiting and retaining high-calibre staff is well-documented, and the golf industry is certainly no different. Whilst having many positives, there are several issues that come with choosing greenkeeping as a career, and I speak from personal experience on this one. I firmly believe that implementing […]
Posted by: Phil Williams, Head of Environmental Protection The climate is changing faster than ever as a direct result of human activity, and we know that action is needed. With COP27 currently ongoing, the spotlight is on world leaders and the actions that will be taken at the highest level to tackle the multi-faceted […]
Posted by: Greg Whately, Senior Technical Consultant In order to maximise commercial success, modern stadiums are under pressure to be multi-use, hosting a variety of events in addition to their core purpose of being a home for elite sport. Opening facilities to the neighbouring community is also important, providing access for a wide range […]
Posted by: Michael Boyes, Senior Consultant Agronomist – Sustainability & Environmental Management As winter approaches, and cold, dark mornings close-in, the inevitable threat of frost delays returns to golf courses. This remains one of the most contentious issues for any golf course manager, who is in constant discussions with the greens committee and members […]
Posted by: Paul Woodham, Head of Agronomy Climate pressures With many areas of the UK experiencing heatwaves, and 11 of 14 regions being declared in drought conditions, golf courses and sports pitches are coming under increased scrutiny around water management. The effect on turf of increasingly dry weather is significant, especially around in-play, high wear […]
Posted by: Megan Stone, Graduate Ecological and Environmental Consultant From the 15th July to the 7th August this year, The Big Butterfly Count 2022 took place, a nationwide citizen science project aimed at helping us to monitor the health of our environment. You may be wondering how counting butterflies helps us to assess our ecosystems […]
Posted by: Lee Collier, Technical Director Water use has been growing globally, at more than twice the rate of the population increase in the last century, and an increasing number of regions are reaching the limit at which water services can be sustainably delivered, especially in arid regions (United Nations, 2018). We all have a […]
Why are the tees in the wrong place? Who said that can happen? Why do it this way? Why are you doing that? Are some of a multitude of questions that greenkeeping teams are bombarded with by golfers and by club management on a daily basis. STRI consultant, Gwynn Davies, investigates why communication is key […]
