Abiotic plant problems are not caused by living pathogens, insects, or other pests but by chemical, physical, and mechanical damage. Abiotic problems can be difficult to diagnose because often multiple factors are involved. To see the new fact sheet in the University of Maryland Extension Commercial Landscape Series, click here.
Can a Golf Course be Carbon Neutral? A Preliminary Assessment
This 2008 project was undertaken by students enrolled in the Advanced Turfgrass Science Class at Cornell University to establish the carbon budget for the operation of a golf course in a northeast climate. For the final version of the carbon assessment work, click here.
Take the Links to the Bay Pledge
Audubon International launched the Links to the Bay project in 2009 with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, USGA, and others, as a way to prompt voluntary actions to help protect the Chesapeake Bay. The Links to the Bay Pledge is now available--sign it and show your commitment to a healthy Bay today.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is the main professional body responsible for training, education, and promotion of golf course superintendents. Click here.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses and the Audubon Signature Programs boasts 2,000-plus golf course members with over 400 of these golf courses having achieved certification in these two programs. Click here for certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf members. Click here for certified Audubon Signature members.
Find Out If Your Golf Course is Already Enrolled
To find out if your golf course is enrolled in either the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses or Audubon Signature Programs, please contact Audubon International’s Membership Coordinator at 518-767-9051 ext. 110.
Already A Member?... Take Advantage of Existing Resources
A benefit of membership in Audubon International’s environmental education programs for golf courses is not only access to online materials and fact sheets through e-Source and a subscription to Stewardship News, but most importantly, access to our staff. As you work towards certification through Audubon International’s programs, remember to call and email our staff for help, tips, advice, and support. We want each golf course to be the best environmentally-performing golf course possible. For a complete list of staff members and contact information for Audubon International, please click here. And then click on the Contact Us tab at the top right.
"Organic Turfgrass Management For Golf Courses: An Overview" Released
Spearheaded by the Center for Resource Management, the authors of Organic Turfgrass Management For Golf Courses: An Overview have attempted to provide information, guidance, and national definitions concerning organic golf course management.
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