Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
WINTER THOUGHTS
It's been a difficult year
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

Coming off the back off a challenging season we are now moving into a crucial period of maintenance for turf professionals.

 

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FEATURES
VALUATION IN PRACTICE
Of parks and green spaces
by Alison McCann, Fields In Trust, policy manager

Fields In Trust are attempting to present a compelling business case that argues for parks and green spaces to be revalued.

 

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Valuation in practice
NEWS
IOG RECOMMEND 2.5% PAY RISE
For grounds staff

Institute say the recommendations have been made against a backdrop of economic uncertainty over the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, which is likely to impact growth.

 

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IOG recommend 2.5% pay rise
STATEMENT ON LOSS OF PROPICONAZOLE
Issued by Amenity Forum

Following the EU Commission announcing its decision not to renew the approval for the fungicide active ingredient, propiconazole, The Amenity Forum voice concern.

 

 

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Banner Maxx II is a product which contains propiconazole
CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER FOR PARKS & GREEN SPACES
From The Land Trust's chief exec

Euan Hall has called on the government to deliver on its commitments in their 25 year environmental plan as the national land management charity publishes its 2017-18 annual report.

 

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Green space
KARL MCDERMOTT BEGINS LORD'S ROLE
New head groundsman

Karl has started at the Home Of Cricket this month and is working alongside Mick Hunt until the end of the month when he officially retires from the role after 49 seasons.

 

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Karl McDermott pictured on the Lord's website after starting his role at the Home Of Cricket this month
BALMERS GM BECOME BIGGA EDUCATION SUPPORTER
Helping greenkeepers across the north

Dealership will support the members of the association and the wider greenkeeping industry and provide a number of educational opportunities across the north of England.

 

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Balmers GM
RT MACHINERY HELP MONGOLIAN CRICKET
Donate gang mower

Dealership gifts kit to Mongolian Cricket Association for use on country's only grass pitch, which is used by schools and orphanages.

 

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Richard Taylor md of RT Machinery (centre) with Andy and Steve from the dealership with the gang mower ready for shipping to Mongolia
COMPACTS COMBAT THE COLD
Tayside Contracts adds to fleet

Tayside Contracts has added seven new John Deere 2026R compact tractors to its existing fleet, supplied by local dealer Double A based at Cupar in Fife.

 

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One of Tayside Contracts’ new John Deere 2026R compact tractors in its corporate livery of yellow and blue
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PREVIOUS FEATURES
 
TurfPro Feature Archive
TURFPRO FEATURE ARCHIVE
Find our previous features here

SANDS OF TIME
Sand-based pitches are now the norm in professional sports

 

WHY DO WE DO THE RIGHT THING?
We must maintain industry standards

 

CHASING GRASS PERFECTION?
11 things you need to know . . .

 

MAINTAINING STANDARDS
Q&A with BASIS ceo, Stephen Jacobs

 

STRI RESEARCH DAY 2018
Hosted at research trial grounds in Bingley

 

THE MECHANIC
Leicester City FC invest in new role

 

LORD'S 'GRASS-GUVNOR' TO RETIRE
Mick Hunt bows out after 49 years

 

HOLLOW CORING & DEEP SCARIFICATION
Is it really necessary?

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TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale
EDITOR'S BLOG ARCHIVE
Catch up with Laurence Gale's recent blogs

Want to catch up with one of editor Laurence Gale's blogs? Here is the place to do so.

 

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