TECHNICAL Fig 11: Overlapping carbon footprint of a land management business


will take place in Glasgow. An opportunity for countries to evaluate and commit to action with the aim of achieving set 2030 global carbon emission targets. These, to the outside person, can seem very abstract. How can ‘my’ actions, ‘my’ business, or ‘my’ industry really have any impact on such a global context. The reality however is that these targets can ONLY be achieved through action at a granular scale. Through individual responsibility evolving in to collective responsibility. Community action creating societal change. The turf industry is a prime example of this. YOUR actions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis help shape the carbon footprint of the land you manage. By embracing this responsibility, your rewards can be multifaceted. Financial, ecological, biological, industry recognition, public perception, product value, customer experience, sustainability,


robustness, to name but a few. Not losing sight either of the benefi t, understandably perhaps of greatest importance to many turf managers, that of enhanced turf quality and performance through improved soil health. The actions or inaction of the current generation will impact the well being of future generations. The knowledge base and technology exists for us as an industry to play its part, accept its responsibility, fi rmly anchoring its seat at the table. Through empowering young turf professionals with a greater insight and understanding of the key elements and processes related to turf management, progress will be accelerated and with it the industries contribution and long term prosperity. I sincerely hope that this article has provided you with a greater insight into one of those elements and its infl uence on your profession. The father of them all, carbon.


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Derek Fullerton BSc (Hons) Murrayfi eld Golf Club Edinburgh


Derek is currently undertaking Post Graduate study at the University College Dublin in Environmental Sustainability.


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