Parts of the Arden course have a links feel
dominance on the greens, causing significant surface damage. In recent years, Rob has been involved
in extensive ecology work on both courses to improve and sustain the variety of wildlife. A number of large lakes have been cleaned out and managed to conserve habitats for many birds and mammals. This has culminated in the course recently receiving a prestigious accolade - the Audubon International Award.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Programme for Golf Courses is an award winning education and certification programme, that helps golf courses protect the environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf. By helping people enhance the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improve efficiency, and minimise potentially harmful
impacts of course operations, the programme serves as a vital resource for golf clubs. The greenkeeping team had to comply with six key environmental components relevant to golf course management. These components form the basis of educational materials and are the focal points for achieving certification:
• Environmental Planning • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education
The information required to fulfil the conditions of the programme became a useful exercise in finding out the current condition of the course, and what resources it takes to keep it maintained.
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The club are delighted to have been
awarded this certificate, and see it as a good measure of how they are performing and working with the environment. Rob says that he and his staff can consider themselves privileged to work on two very different types of course, and enjoy the challenge of maintaining the championship standards for which the venue is renowned. This winter, Rob and his staff take on
more fresh challenges with the completion of the irrigation system, some bunker and tee refurbishments and tree works.
So, it would seem that the ongoing task of improvements and maintenance at the Forest of Arden is in good hands, and will no doubt keep Rob and his staff busy for many years to come.
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