Understanding ecology and sustainability is critical for a modern golf greenkeeper because it ensures the long-term health of the golf course while minimising environmental impacts.
By integrating ecological principles and sustainable practices, a modern greenkeeper not only enhances the quality and playability of the course but also contributes to broader environmental and social goals. This dual focus ensures the course thrives as a recreational and ecological asset.
For help and advice relating to legislation, ecology, sustainability, recycling golf course waste and other matters, contact James Hutchinson, BIGGA's ecology consultant.
077767 242 863
james.hutchinson@bigga.co.uk
@Ecology1BIGGA
James can guide you through the process of creating a full ecological report for your golf course. This will be tailored to your specific course and could include woodland ecology and management, holistic grassland thinning, recycling of course waste, reed bed design or general flora and fauna presentation.
James is an R&A Gold Badge holder and is a former conservation greenkeeper of the year. To date, James has advised on well over 450 courses and delivered more than 100 ecology reports, both in the UK and further afield.
BIGGA members' price guide
- Full 18-hole ecology/woodland report: £1,500-£1,600 plus VAT and an overnight stay (nine and 36 holes are adjusted accordingly)
- One-day site visit and a short report: £650 plus VAT and an overnight stay if required
- Assistance working towards GEO Certification: £850 plus VAT
- Reed bed design: £1,250 plus VAT
- We may be able to host a walk and talk with members at your golf club
- Ecology advice is provided free of charge to BIGGA members
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