Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
INSECT DECLINE
A cause for concern
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

All of us who work in the land-based industry should be more proactive in maintaining and preserving our unique bio-diverse habitats and landscapes for future generations.

 

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FEATURES
WHAT IS BIOPHILIA?
The vital impact of parks and green spaces on health and well-being
by Bernard Sheridan, consultant, APSE (green space specialist)

Ever had that feeling of peace and tranquillity in natural surroundings, or longed for it when you brave the hectic city streets? That’s the ‘biophilia effect’.

 

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Native wildflowers sown in a natural open space
NEWS
RIGBY TAYLOR PARTNER WITH BIGGA
Two year deal

Rigby Taylor has announced a major sponsorship with BIGGA to tee off the company’s 100th anniversary campaign this year - a two-year sponsorship deal as a Golf Partner.

 

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Outgoing BIGGA officers, chairman Les Howkins MG (left) and president Chris Kennedy (second right), with Rigby Taylor’s executive chairman, Chris Clark (centre) and marketing director Richard Fry (second left), and BIGGA chief executive Jim Croxton (far right)
SEVEN FOR SAWGRASS
John Deere Volunteer Programme

This year’s group of British and Irish greenkeepers are preparing for the experience of a lifetime as part of the John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme.

 

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Pictured on the John Deere stand at BTME 2019 are (standing left to right) John Deere Limited turf division sales manager Chris Meacock, Jon Gamble, Darren Skinner, Mark Simmons, Alex Newenham, Niels Sorensen, GCSAI general manager Damian McLaverty and BIGGA chief executive officer Jim Croxton, with (seated left and right) Matt Shaul and Andy Copeland.
NEW HYDROPONIC TURF SYSTEM
Looking for pilot clubs

Capillary Concrete has launched a new Hydroponic Turf System and is currently looking for golf clubs to participate in a pilot programme.

 

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Capillary Concrete
SIX YEAR SWARD CONVERSION PROGRAMME ON TRACK
At Sheringham Golf Club

With advice from course consultant Gordon Irvine, the club has undergone a transformation in recent years, with a push towards increasing fescue cultivars into the greens and fairways.

 

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The club has used a duo of seeders from Charterhouse Turf Machinery
RIBBLE AIM TO GET GAMES ON
With purchase of ShockWave

Ribble Valley Borough Council has invested in their own Imants ShockWave to help alleviate compaction and gets games on.

 

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Ribble Borough Council's ShockWave
WEST LANCASHIRE GC PRAISES ICL
Believes H2Pro TriSmart makes the difference

Course manager, Stuart Hogg, says the product has provided his course with improved rooting.

 

 

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Stuart Hogg, course manager at The West Lancashire Golf Club
MARATHON IS TENACIOUS FOR TROJANS
Heavy use on sports pitches

Head groundsman Dave Edwards says to ensure the turf stands up to the rigours of winter sports he uses Sherriff Amenity’s Marathon Sport extended release fertilisers.

 

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Trojan Club in Eastleigh, Hampshire
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