Conservation & Ecology (Page 7)

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Golf Saudi green future

STRI Group is delighted to announce that it is supporting Golf Saudi in the creation of a regional and a national strategy for the development of golf...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 9/2/20

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St Ives GC habitats

Those walking through the St Ives estate in Bingley will now get a glimpse of the landscape in 100 years time thanks to the golfing community.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 7/2/20

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Otterbine Concept 3

Otterbine’s Fractional five-in-one and Concept 3 aerating systems were back by popular demand at BTME.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 30/1/20

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Golf Environment Awards

The winners of this year’s 2020 Golf Environment Awards were announced last week at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group

in Conservation & Ecology - on 28/1/20

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R&A and RSPB partnership

The R&A has agreed a new partnership with the RSPB to address wildlife conservation and the management of natural habitats at golf courses throughout the...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/1/20

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BASIS and STRI step up!

BASIS and the STRI have joined forces to provide a new modular training course that will help greenkeepers, groundsmen and amenity contractors to protect...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/1/20

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Unreasonable!

The captain of Hollingbury Park Golf Club has called activists’ demands unreasonable after they staged a demonstration

in Conservation & Ecology - on 14/1/20

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Vanishing golf clubs?

The impact of climate change on links golf courses across the UK is to be investigated as alarming reports suggest that many are in danger of vanishing...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 12/1/20

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More support from GEO

As sustainability and climate action become increasingly important to all types of businesses, including golf clubs and courses, GEO Foundation continues...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 13/12/19

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Royal North Devon ban

England's oldest golf course have taken a novel environmental stand by asking golfers only to use wooden tees from the start of 2020

in Conservation & Ecology - on 29/11/19

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Otterbine showcased

Otterbine’s Fractional five-in-one aerating system and the Concept 3 aerating fountain interest councils and commercial property developers for their...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 8/11/19

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Reducing plastics in golf

Aldeburgh Golf Club’s Melissa Baker is leading a mission to make her club more environmentally friendly. Top of the list is reducing plastics in golf....

in Conservation & Ecology - on 23/10/19

Government introduces new Environment Bill

New Environment Bill

The Environment Bill is said to help ensure that we maintain and improve our environmental protections as we leave the EU. Measures will be introduced...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 22/10/19

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Guide to butterflies

Butterflies and moths have been around for millions of years. They used to be a common sight in gardens, but numbers have declined since the 1940s along...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 21/10/19

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Rare JK hybrid found

A team of Swansea University scientists have discovered a rare Japanese knotweed hybrid in south Wales

in Conservation & Ecology - on 15/10/19

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Woodland Trust new CEO

The Woodland Trust has announced the appointment of Dr Darren Moorcroft, currently director of estate and woodland outreach, as chief executive. He will...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/9/19

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Sea buckthorn

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a species of deciduous flowering shrub often found on links courses; it is native to only a few areas on the east...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 25/9/19

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Perthshire OnCourse

An exciting initiative has been announced which will see golf clubs in Perthshire - home to the 2019 Solheim Cup - take major strides towards more sustainable...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 24/9/19

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Birds flock to Ufford

Two declining bird species have been attracted to a Suffolk hotel, golf and spa which has been working hard to encourage more wildlife

in Conservation & Ecology - on 19/9/19

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Ripon reduces waste

A recent partnership between Ripon Racecourse in North Yorkshire and Yorwaste has been hailed a "success" following the roll-out of recycling bins at the...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 14/9/19