Conservation & Ecology (Page 4)

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Steve Isaac retires

The R&A's Steve Isaac, who spearheaded the innovative Golf Course 2030 initiative, has announced his retirement this month

in Conservation & Ecology - on 20/4/21

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Maintaining the Wetland

Duncan Ross has worked closely with Aberdovey Golf Club to ensure the wetland habitats for flora and fauna were maintained during vital drainage works...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 18/4/21

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Groundsmen to the rescue

School groundsmen saved the day by helping to plant Sedbergh Parish Council’s new arboretum just in the nick of time.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 25/3/21

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GEO welcomes Williams

GEO Foundation, the international non-profit dedicated to helping advance sustainability in and through golf, is delighted to announce that Roddy Williams...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 24/3/21

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Husqvarna Group join CLC

Husqvarna Group has announced that they have joined the global business network Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC) as part of its ambition to lead the...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 23/3/21

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Post-Brexit European bees

For decades, bees have been imported into Britain from warmer countries to replenish stocks and to serve as early awakening pollinators for fruit farms....

in Conservation & Ecology - on 27/2/21

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Flower power!

More than 97% of meadows have been destroyed, but the fight is now on to restore them. They are essential for plants and insects – but is it wise to...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 11/2/21

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Legal threat over bees

The Wildlife Trusts is to take legal action against the UK government over its decision to allow a pesticide that is almost entirely banned in the EU....

in Conservation & Ecology - on 2/2/21

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Limagrain UK brochures

Limagrain UK, the UK's leading plant breeder and seed producer, has announced the launch of its new collection of product brochures for 2021/2022

in Conservation & Ecology - on 22/1/21

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Save Organics in Soil

The Solid Waste Treatment Team of W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) signed the Manifesto of the international initiative “S.O.S. SOIL – Save Organics in...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 19/1/21

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2021 GEA winners

The STRI are pleased to announce the winners of the Golf Environment Awards 2021 which were announced on Wednesday 16 December during their first ever...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 7/1/21

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ClearWater Investment

It’s great that, following the temporary closures of so many sporting facilities due to Covid-19, ClearWater has seen an unprecedented number of enquiries...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 28/12/20

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New £4m tree fund

The government has unveiled a cash boost of nearly £4m to reach its target of 30,000 hectares of new trees per year by 2025

in Conservation & Ecology - on 17/12/20

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FairWays' grant cycle

After Aquatrols founded The FairWays Foundation in January 2019, the global not-for-profit has completed its first grant cycle this summer, with successful...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 24/11/20

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Biodegradable tree guards

A new range of biodegradable guards are now available, helping to reduce the environmental impact of planting new whips and improving landscape...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 16/11/20

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BIGGA join the GEA judges

Once per year, a group of really talented ecologists from the STRI hold a competition called the Golf Environment Awards.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 15/11/20

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Sherborne GC starlings

Under the guidance of Agrovista Amenity, Sherborne Golf Club is currently embarking on an integrated pest management plan (IPM) to control a leatherjacket...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 12/11/20

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BIGGA teams with RSPB

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has established a formal relationship with the RSPB and The R&A’s partnership that will see...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 11/11/20

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The GEA 2021 Finalists

Well, what a year it has been! As we announced that entries were open for this year’s awards we never expected such an influx of impeccably high quality...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 2/11/20

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3G Pitches: Health Crisis

Almost three years ago I was enjoying my retirement, making lots of happy memories with my grandchildren. Then I found out that our council wanted to build...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 24/10/20