Conservation & Ecology
but results with spreading desirable species of Wild Carrot and Knapweed have been successful, especially where cutting and removal on 30 hectares by a local farmer has exposed bare areas. He highlighted that this has proven a major saving in seed costs and ensured native species well adapted to the conditions are perpetuated. The plan is to collect and dry more seed to provide a continued source, as well as making seed available to other local clubs. One large patch of Yellow Rattle has thrived at Hockley, and has already been pinpointed by a neighbouring club for seed. With the HLS project now into its fourth
year, Glenn and Marc have prepared a detailed management plan for the next five years, which is now being presented to members. With the help of environmental consultant, Debbie Millar, and in conjunction with Natural England and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, it outlines the route to an objective of 70% open downland with diverse wildflowers, along with 30% mosaic of scrub of varying age.
Course quality
Glenn reiterated that golfers’ acceptance of the time and money spent on environmental work has been made easier with the allied significant improvements made in the condition of the playing surfaces. A full preventative fungicide programme was introduced to protect greens from damage,
along with a Primo Maxx programme used intensively in spring and autumn to keep prolific growth in check - although carefully tailored to growth rates to reduce use in summer. Rescue herbicide has been extensively used this season to remove ryegrass and, with overseeding to increase the proportion of bent and fescue.
There is potential for scarcer butterfly species to populate the course
“It really is imperative to get the golf
course right to get the support for the environmental work. But we have proven that intensive management of the playing area can sit perfectly well directly alongside the proactive management of environmental areas.”
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