Recently, I was fortunate to encounter one of the most driven and knowledgeable country park rangers I have ever met. 

Andrew Hunt is the sole manager of Silverdale Country Park, an 83Ha area of green space, created on the site of the former Silverdale Colliery near Newcastle-under-Lyme in North Staffordshire.

A sense of ownership among local people is a key part of the vision for the Country Park and community cohesion is a priority for The Land Trust who manage the site. 

Andrew’s vision encompasses a wide range of work and activities that has had a profoundly positive impact on the development of the site,  which in turn has led to many new  opportunities for skills training and education of local working groups who come and take part in a numbers of activities and events held throughout the year – all of which enhance the biodiversity value of the site.

I met Andrew on a Green Flag visit where he was on hand to show me and fellow judge Stephen around the site. I thought I talked a lot, but Andrew beat me hands down! 

The site also includes Furnace Pool, a drainage pool from the Waste Farm site, now used under licence as a fishing/balancing pond by the Silverdale Angling Club.  The rest of the park comprises large areas of informal grassland, bare ground with ephemeral vegetation, young plantation woodland and wetland connected by a network of formal and informal paths and tracks. 

Andrew said the management of the park is based on best practice habitat-management, informed by monitoring indicator species and safe-access guidelines.

Andrew is a well-qualified warden having attained a degree in countryside management at Reaseheath College and his MSc at the University of Staffordshire.

Andrew has, over the years, implemented many innovative workshops where groups of people have engaged in the countryside skills that are now becoming lost. These include dry-stone walling, hedge laying, handcutting meadows using hand scythes, coppicing and digging out ponds to name but a few of the activities that go on throughout the year. He has also set up handtool making workshops and a craft shack for people to learn new countryside skills. 

Andrew also enlists the help of contractors and local farmers to help maintain the larger tracts of land that need maintaining. The farmers cut and take hay crops while local contractors maintain grass pathways, cutting several times a year. 

Over the years, Andrew has seen a constant increase in wildlife species, birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, plants and fauna in the park.

The number of grass snakes seen on site have increased dramatically since grass piles have been left. The proper management of meadows has seen a vast increase in their biodiversity, with skylarks and lapwings now being seen nesting in the country park. Andrew conducts many school talks and education days on site. 

Silverdale Country Park has received many awards since opening in 2011. Each award is recognition of the efforts of Groundwork West Midlands and the Land Trust but most importantly the involvement of visitors, community groups and educational groups.

Without doubt, the success of this park is purely down to the commitment and hard work of Andrew and the support he gets from friends’ groups and the local community who ultimately benefit from Andrew’s endeavours.

Husqvarna have teamed up with 'innovation scale-up', Wazoku, on a new initiative to collect ideas that tackle the rising threat of invasive species in recreational landscapes such as parks and golf courses.

Called The Husqvarna Ideation Challenge 2025 - Smart Solutions for Combating Invasive Species, the competition invites students based across Europe to design sustainable tools that help manage the threats posed by invasive species. With global biodiversity under increasing pressure, Husqvarna say they are seeking ideas that use technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics to detect, control, and prevent the spread of invasive organisms.

The winner will receive a prize of €5,000, while up to three finalists will be invited to Husqvarna’s global R&D headquarters in Sweden for a consultation with industry experts.

Submissions are open until 10 June 2025. Participants must submit a written proposal that outlines "their vision, proposed solution, sustainability considerations, and potential for scalability and real-world impact." T

“This is an incredible opportunity for students across Europe to work on a real-world environmental challenge and to make their mark as innovators,” said Marianna Canino, director of customer success - EMEA, Wazoku."

Winchester-based Wildwood Machinery have expanded their product portfolio with a deal to sell Echo Robotics solutions across southern England. 

L-R: Wildwood's James Bastian and Echo Robotic’s Sam Daybell

Wildwood managing director James Bastian, said, “Robotics and autonomous machinery are very much the buzzwords right now in the groundcare industry. Our partnership with Echo, and previously announced partnerships with the likes of Raymo and Rovimo, ensure that our clients have access to state-of-the-art equipment, and the opportunity to increase efficiency, sustainability and consistency.” 

Sam Daybell of Echo Robotics said of Wildwood, “What makes them a standout partner is how closely they mirror our vision at Echo Robotics - ensuring that our technology is introduced to the marketplace in the right way. Their consultative approach, technical understanding, and customer-first mindset help ensure the technology is not only embraced but also reaches its full potential. Ultimately, this delivers the best possible experience for the end user.” 

Sam concluded, “Echo Robotics’ growing network of UK partners, including trusted providers such as Wildwood Machinery, ensures that this technology is delivered and supported the right way - empowering clients to fully embrace automation and unlock the full potential of their outdoor spaces.”

Russells Ltd has acquired the neighbouring New Holland dealership, Robert D Webster Ltd.

Russells, a long-standing New Holland dealer based in Malton, North Yorkshire, has nine New Holland depots across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. Russells will retain Webster’s depots at Owstwick near Hull, and Hutton Cranswick near Driffield, integrating them into their agricultural business. Many of Webster’s staff will also join Russells, ensuring continuity for existing customers.

Paul Russell, CEO of Russells Ltd, said, “We are delighted to welcome the teams from Owstwick and Hutton Cranswick, along with the challenges and opportunities that the new territory provides. This expansion aligns with our focus on local staff serving local customers. We look forward to working with all our new staff and customers in the area, and wish them a warm welcome to Russells, as we develop our business in the area together with New Holland.”

David Rapkins, CNH business director UK & ROI, added, “Congratulations to Russells on their continued growth, demonstrating the strength of our dealer network. We would like to thank Jackie Thompson, Robert Webster and all their team for their longstanding service and look forward to supporting Russells and all New Holland customers in the area.”

DRYING TIMES

GUARDIANS OF THE ESTUARY

INVALUABLE PUBLIC GREEN SPACES

DRIED OUT

A CHANGING PARKS ENVIRONMENT

A FLUSH OF GROWTH

LATEST DEVELOPEMENTS

CHANGING THE MINDSET OF SPORTS CLUBS

FLUSH OF SPRING

TEN-DAY PREP

SQUARE PREPARE

BUSY TIME ON THE COURSE

WEATHER TO SPRAY?

SPRING IS ON ITS WAY

BUZZY BTME

SHOW WEEK AGAIN

ROBOT WARS

WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING?

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IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
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VINTAGE PUSH MOWER USE
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SUSTAINABLE AMENITY MANAGEMENT
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PLACING URBAN GREEN SPACES AT THE HEART OF INFRASTRUCTURE
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RAISING THE VOICE
At the Amenity Forum's annual conference

SUSTAINABLE PARKS
Parks For London case study

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A steady drop off in participation.

SEEDS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Focus on a major supplier of grass seed and related products to the amenity sector

ON TEST
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ON TEST
EGO Multi-tool

PUT THEM ON THE TOOLS!
Time for an attitude change

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRAINING SECTOR
Grasping the challenge of encouraging more sustainable practice

SUSTAINABILITY IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Lessons learnt and experiences

SKILL SETS NEED RECOGNITION
Turf professionals are underappreciated

GREATER RESPECT FOR GROUNDS STAFF MIGHT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
To the recruitment crisis

A COMPETITIVE SALARY
Why employers should advertise the salary when recruiting new staff

ON TEST
Makita XGT UV001G lawn scarifier

AN EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN MACHINERY SUPPLY
Focus on Kubota

MY PERSONAL GREENKEEPING PHILOSOPHY HAS NEVER CHANGED
I don't follow any set program

SUSTAINABILITY IN LANDSCAPING
A substantial element of amenity activity

IS IT TIME TO SAY NO TO 'NO MOW MAY'?
Any real benefits?

SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR PARKS & PUBLIC GREEN SPACES
Meeting the challenge

THE PATH TO WIMBLEDON
For groundstaff member, Conrad Cavil

ON TEST
EGO LBP8000E backpack blower

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE LAWN CARE SECTOR
A key consideration

BEEKEEPING IN COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTS
The current situation

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN THE AMENITY SUPPLY SECTOR
Optimising land use through integrated solutions

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE GOLF SECTOR
Focus on BIGGA

THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
Bringing together key points

DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR GOLF
R&A are supporting clubs

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF EVERY POUND OF BUDGET
A course manager's view

A NEWFOUND APPRECIATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
Who look after grassroots pitches

SUSTAINABILITY & THE UK ACTION PLAN
For weed, pest and disease management

CONCERN FOR PARKS FOLLOWING COUNCIL BANKRUPTCIES
What does the future hold?

TAKING A GLOBAL LOOK AT SUSTAINABILITY
Is the rest of the world also driving towards sustainable practice?

RENOVATIONS, PLAY AND THANKS
On my mind this week

SUSTAINABILITY – IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION
Set to play a crucial role going forward

TULIP TREE
Liriodendron tulipifera

LYDIA BROOM
Genista lydia

THE LAWN AND ITS VALUE
Changing attitudes

GIANT HOGWEED
Invasive and potentially harmful

LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS & SUSTAINABILITY
Considering every stage of the journey

NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY
The most important nutrient

BERBERIS THUNBERGII
A shrub that has stood the test of time

ENSURING FUTURE PROSPERITY
Advice imparted at road shows

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
A key focus

PHOTINA RED ROBIN
A sensational flowering shrub

VALUING THE GRASSROOTS
We must not overlook those who maintain these grounds

MANAGING WEEDS SUSTAINABLY
In amenity spaces

DETECTING NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
In turf plants

SPRING RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY
A crucial period

SUSTAINABILITY IN SUPPLY
A focus on those who supply essential inputs to our sector

CHANGING CLIMATE
Is a borehole the key for clubs?

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE SHARP END
How to put into practice when budgets are tight?

ANOTHER NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF GRASSROOTS RUGBY
Clubs are struggling

SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE
Seeking transparent and robust supply chains is essential

TIME FOR ACTION
To reverse recruitment crisis

CONTROLLING COSTS
Planning is crucial

THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABILITY
What exactly does the term mean?

CARING FOR THE GRASSROOTS
From volunteers to contractors

DEFRA IS LETTING DOWN THE COUNTRY
Complete failure to address the plastic grass debate

WE CAN ALL DO MORE
To aid biodiversity

MY LIFE IN GREENKEEPING
With Bruce Cruickshank

LEVELLING UP, GETTING SMARTER & GETTING AHEAD
Parks require so much more funding

SWITCHED ON FOR HARD WORK
Putting trimmers through their paces

MACHINERY HIGHLIGHTS
At this year's show

MY SALTEX
Daniel Lewis​, Manchester City Football Club

AWASH WITH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Two months till showtime

LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD
Priorities for the amenity sector

THE DECLINE OF ‘PARKITECTURE’
A symptom of the state of parks in 2022

DEVELOPERS SHIRKING GREEN SPACE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lack of financial commitment

TIME TO COME TOGETHER
For the good of the industry

THE DEATH OF GRASS ROOTS CRICKET
Gathering apace?

ROUTES INTO THE INDUSTRY MUST BE ENSURED
Q&A with David Fisher, Lantra’s head of industry partnerships

STRONG VIEWS ON CRICKET PITCH PERFORMANCE MARKING
A bone of contention

A PREMIUM PRODUCT
Delivered at Naas Golf Club

THE GREEN REVOLUTION
And Esker Hills

MAKING A CHANGE
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Links

A DAY AT THE RACES
Naas Race Course

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE VOICE
How the industry needs to proceed

OVER 175 YEARS OF EDUCATION
Wesley College

ELECTRIC EXCITEMENT
Dennis's Ian Howard talks electrification

THE HOME OF CORK GAA
Páirc Uí Chaoimh

LONG POLE BATTERY HEDGE TRIMMERS TESTED
STIHL HLA 66 and HLA 86

OVER 800 YEARS OF HISTORY
Johnstown Castle and Gardens

A CLUB GONE WILD
Kilkenny Golf Club

A GOLF COURSE IN THE GARDEN OF IRELAND
Woodenbridge GC

80 YEARS YOUNG
Charleville Golf Club

AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club

GETTING BACK TOGETHER
Albeit gradually . .

GO WEST
Inishturk GAA pitch – one of the most westerly sportspitches in Europe

WORKING ON A TIGHT BUDGET
Nenagh Golf Club

ON A MISSION
Wrekin Golf Club aiming to enrich wildlife and fauna

WILD AND WONDERFUL
Design By Nature

LEARNING HOW TO SURVIVE
Abbey Par 3

TACKLING OBESITY
Vital that schools can provide sport

A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Vital for turf professionals

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
Tullamore Golf Club

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGES
At Trinity College Dublin

BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Bray Golf Club

A WELL POLISHED COURSE!
Ierne Social And Sports Club

IDENTIFYING THE TRUE VALUES
Of grounds maintenance

THE INDUSTRY WILL CHANGE & ADAPT
But it will survive

WIRRAL GOLF COURSES SAVED
Renewed hope and optimism for the future

GREEN SPACE CONTRIBUTION TO WELLBEING IS UNDERVALUED
Parks invisible on national agenda

A SHINING LIGHT IN IRELAND'S SUNNY SOUTHEAST
Wexford Golf Club

GREEN SPACES DO NOT LOOK AFTER THEMSELVES!
Keith Kent says we must invest in people

WE SHOULD TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE UK INDUSTRY
Right time for all sides to come together

SOIL LIFE IS PRECIOUS
Good-quality soil can help save the planet

MORE THAN JUST CUTTING GRASS
Encouraging the next generation

A BUZZ FROM DOING THE JOB
Wide experience of the turf grass industry

PAYING THEIR WAY
Low wages is the bane of the industry

AMENITY MANAGEMENT IMPACTS US ALL
Professor John Moverley

CARING FOR PARKS OF ALL TYPES
Mary Worrall

TOP FIVE FRUSTRATIONS FOR CRICKET GROUNDSMEN
What causes you the most frustration in your role?

PROFESSIONALS AT THE CUTTING EDGE
Vic Demain and Phil Sharples

BOWLS CLUBS IN PERIL
A sad decline

A VERY SPECIAL INDUSTRY
Loz looks back

SNEAK PEAK AT A ROBOTIC "GAME CHANGER"
Commercial model capable of covering 50,000 m2 teased

HALESOWEN PICK A BIG ROBOT UP FRONT
Invest in mowers

COMPRESSED AERATION
The new way

PARKS MATTER MORE THAN EVER
Recent sector developments

ON TEST
STIHL blowers

THREE CORE VALUES TO SHAPE OUR INDUSTRY
Real concerns for the future

ENGLAND'S GREEN SPACE GAP
A split along racial lines

ON TEST
EGO STX3800 strimmer with RTX2300 Rotocut head

A SECTOR FACING IMPORTANT TIMES
Review of the National Action Plan

PARKS MATTER
The role of public parks in the recovery: a discussion paper

A UNIQUE SPORTING VENUE
Wormsley private estate

A BTME OUTDOORS?
A good bet for the industry

PARKS NEED APPROPRIATE POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
Q&A with Philippa Reece, Parks and Foreshore Manager at Adur and Worthing Council

CRICKET LOAM
What does it mean?

A HERCULEAN EFFORT TO GET PARKS BACK TO NORMAL
Q&A with Chris Worman, Rugby Borough Council’s parks and ground manager

ON TEST
STIHL battery products

TURFGRASS STRESS MANAGEMENT
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and antioxidants during biotic and abiotic stress in turfgrass plants

AUTUMN DISEASE MANAGEMENT
The coming months are going to prove very difficult

THE ABUSE OF PARKS . .
Is the abuse of society

WHY PARKS MATTER?
A statement from the Parks Management Forum to the Prime Minister

THE 21st CENTURY PARKS MANAGER
Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial

EAT, SLEEP, CUT, REPEAT!
Cricket under covid

TIME FOR A SINGLE SHOW?
Debate brought back into focus

A CHALLENGING TWO MONTHS
Running golf design projects from home

PRESSURE SITUATION
Cementing the reputation

A CLUB TO BE PROUD OF
10 years at the helm of Olton GC

GAME CHANGERS IN TURFCARE
The day the Lord's outfield reconstruction proved its worth

THE ESSENCE OF ESSENTIAL
Finding a sensible way forward on defining "essential maintenance"

THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
2001

HOW TO LOOK AFTER A GOLF COURSE WITH NO GOLFERS
Fundamental to the survival of almost all courses, if not of the game itself

RAIN STOPPED PLAY WOULD BE WELCOME
. . along with ‘lunch is being taken early’

PHYSICAL CONTROL OF TURFGRASS PESTS
An urgent problem

A DIVERSE & ENTERTAINING WEEK
Successful BTME 2020

INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL
Opportunity to embrace new methods

ENVILLE ON THE UP
Major investments taking place

GREEN FLAG AWARDS 2019
A great success

U.S PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT SHOW EXCELS
Buoyant GIE+EXPO

LEGACY OF THE SOLHEIM CUP
At Gleneagles

A DAY OUT WITH THE LADIES
Behind the scenes at the Solheim Cup

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY'S EDIBLE GARDEN SUCCESS
2006 - present

HAIL THE GRASS MASTERS!
Boorish media comments about pitch quality are wide of the mark

CONTRACTOR SEES MULTI-DISCIPLINE SUCCESS
360 Ground Care serving professional facilities

BUSY TIMES
Judging the Green Flag Awards

TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
What does it all mean in managing turf surfaces?

UNDER PRESSURE
Dry weather conditions continue to keep turf managers focused on moisture management

EDDIE SEAWARD
Death of Wimbledon’s influential grounds manager

MAJOR NEW IRRIGATION PROJECT
At Top 100 classic Berkhamsted Golf Club

NEW HORIZONS FOR THE HATTERS
Investment paying off at Kenilworth Road

ELIZABETHAN RESTORATION
At Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

WHAT IS BIOPHILIA?
The vital impact of parks and green spaces on health and well-being

WORM CONTROL
Without carbendazim

THE TRUE COST OF PETROL
Battery-powered outdoor power tools are now turning the heads of professionals

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?

Last year I attended the GroundsFest show and had the opportunity to see several products being demonstrated.

One that caught my eye, was the Segway Navimow - one of plethora of robotic mowers that are now being showcased for the UK market. 

Many of the earlier robotic mowers relied on a permitter wire to enable it to work and mow a given area, however, with the constant improvements to robot technology, we now have an array of fully automated GPS/ RTK and locating systems employed within these new generation of robot mowers. They also feature many safety features and the cutting performance of these robots is improving all the time.

The Segway website draws attention to the fact that their robots do not require a perimeter wire, featuring app control, centimetre-precise positioning via the manufacturer’s Exact Fusion Locating System (EFLS) and systematic mowing path, engineered to deliver, as they put it, “perfectly manicured lawns.”

  
So, having seen the demo at the show I was keen to see if I could get my hands on one and try it out. After few exchanges of emails, I managed to acquire one of the i series 105E robotic mowers and a promise of a X series when they came out in the new year from Barrus who sell the Segway robots via their dealer networks. 

Barrus arranged for a demonstration of the 105E to be delivered in the first week of March in time for the start of the growing season.

I enlisted the help of my son-in-law Kyle to help me set up the mower. Having recently fitted an outside power point at the back of the garage we used this to power the charging station. Basically, the setting up of the robot mower was straightforward. It was a case of erecting the antenna, connecting it to the base station along with the power supply, placing the robot on the base station and turning it on.

We then needed to download the Navimow App, register the product and then pair the app with the robot mower. Once completed you are sent a few instructions to guide you setting up the robot.   

It is then a case of using the phone to control the robot and drive it around the perimeter of the lawn, which sets the boundary of the work area to be mown. Once mapped and saved it we could set the height of cut between 30mm - 60mm, using the dial on the top of the mower. Start can then be pressed and the mower will commence cutting the lawn. 

The Navimow mows systematically, recharges and continues mowing until the job is done. The mower was set to cut in straight lines; my daughters’ lawn also posed a few challenges in terms of obstacles such as roaming chickens and dogs! The robot can be scheduled to mow at set times and days. It was certainly put through its paces having to cope with clumps of uncut grass, bare ground and my two year old granddaughter,  as well as the pets and chickens. However, the robot would stop when faced with a hazard, change direction and continue to mow. 

I would say it certainly coped well with its new environment. I left it to mow and was able to keep an eye on its progress via the phone app.

For my next trial I took the Navimow to my brother-in-law’s house. As Phil has got a small lawn and is disabled, he was looking forward to trailing the robot. He finds it difficult to mow his small lawn in his wheelchair. Being a techy, he was keen to see how easy it was to set up and use.

Again, it was a case of connecting to electric power point, downloading the app, setting up the base station and using his mobile phone to drive the robot around the perimeter of his lawn - all done within twenty minutes. 

We set the grass height to 35mm and scheduled the robot to cut once at 10.30am every day of the week. 

Being a small lawn, it soon achieved a single complete cut in less than 30 minutes and found its way back to the base station. The robot has continued to mow the lawn daily and has been a godsend for Phil. It has taken away the worry of having to try to mow his lawn. 

Phil has been so impressed with the Segway Navimow, he is now looking at acquiring one.

All in all, I’d say the Segway Navimow i series 105E has delivered on all its selling points. It’s easy to set up; it’s quiet; changing the blades is simple; it has many safety features; it’s waterproof, easy to clean and can cope with slopes up to 30%.

The robot handled some difficult terrain on Kyle’s lawn and coped well with the chickens and dogs that were quite inquisitive. It made light work of cutting the grass and soon covered the ground very efficiently. 

Both Phil and Kyle were impressed with the performance.