STRI special offers for Saltex

Anne Wilsonin Industry News

STRI-YOUR INDEPENDENT SPORTS TURF SPECIALISTS

Marquee G16 - SALTEX 2003

In addition to the wide range of specialist turfgrass services STRI offers sports facilities, also on display will be:-

New for SALTEX 2003

  • * New book titles
  • * Special offers for the show
  • * New turfcare training day

* New Book Titles ….

STRI are launching 3 new book titles commissioned by the R & A :-

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Rhododendron & its Management Bracken & its Management Gorse & its Management

All 3 titles are part of the ecology series "Studies in Golf Course Management". Although written in response to golf course management and maintenance issues, the information is equally suited to the management and maintenance requirements of parks, recreational areas, National Trust sites, historical estates, private and public gardens. Aimed at an audience with varying knowledge and experience, each title provides the user with a concise source of reference. The books detail not only the need for management but the important background, biology, ecology and conservation significance.

During the show the new titles will be on special offer if purchased as a set. Retail price is £7.50 each. Special show price for the set of 3 will be £18.00.

* Another Special Offer for the Show …Following negotiations with John Wiley book publishers, who publish a series of turfgrass titles, including acquisition of the former U.S. Ann Arbour titles, STRI will be able to offer 25% discount on all Wiley titles sold during the show.

* New Turfcare Training Day …A specialist one-day course for Professional Gardeners and Groundsmen who work in parks, recreational areas, historical estates, National Trust properties, urban landscaping, private homes and businesses:

"Your Passport to Perfect Grounds and Parklands"

Wednesday, 29th October 2003 at STRI, Bingley

The one-day course will provide information on the latest techniques, new research and current issues surrounding the care of private and public turf areas. Including many aspects of turfgrass management and maintenance; suitability and choice of grasses; coping with high visitor levels; selecting and laying turf; controlling pests, weeds and diseases; nutrition and how to feed your turf; selection of suitable machinery; irrigation and drainage. Presentations will emphasise practical aspects in a hands-on workshop style approach, delivered by the STRI Agronomy Team, Research staff and Consultancy Specialists.

Price £125 + VAT per person, £110 + VAT for STRI subscribers. For details and bookings contact Tim Nichols on Tel: 01274 565131 or Anne Wilson on Tel: 01274 565131 orE-Mail: anne.wilson@stri.co.uk

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