What's in January's Greenkeeper International?

 

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This year began where 2020 left off, with tightening restrictions and golf courses closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For the Greenkeeper International team, we've also continued where we left off last year with another edition of the magazine that features exclusive articles and stories you won't find anywhere else. Scroll down and check out some of the incredible features you'll find in January's magazine, including more information about our online Continue to Learn education programme, which is taking place this month.

Look out for Greenkeeper International being posted through your letterbox this week or read the magazine online now on the BIGGA website.

For those who are CPD active, BIGGA members can receive a CPD credit just for reading Greenkeeping International, while there are more credits up for grabs for contributing to the magazine by submitting articles and other content.

Any BIGGA member who contributes a feature for the magazine is automatically entered into a competition to win £750 cash and a trip to Florida. You can also join the debate by writing in to our Postage Stamp letters page, where BIGGA members can discuss whatever is on their mind. Emails can be sent to info@bigga.co.uk

In January's magazine you can read about:

 

Talking Points: Considering climate change

Highgate's Richard Andrews asks whether we need to reconsider how we maintain our golf courses to suit a changing climate and limited resources.

 

The renovation of Loch Lomond

A look at the UK's 'largest-ever' golf course renovation with David Cole MG.

Dinsdale

How Course Manager Dan Simpson-May and business-savvy owners are rebuilding this northern club.

 

Insight: Amino acids

Their role and the targeting of biostimlants in the fight against abiotic stresses in turf

Remembering Peter Alliss

BIGGA takes a look back at the life of Peter Alliss, the voice of golf and former president of the association, and reflects on his thoughts on the greenkeeping industry from over the years. 

 

The history of BTME

With the annual Harrogate gathering being cancelled, we take a look back at the exhibition's history and how far the event has come since its conception.

Practical Greenkeeping: Reed bed design

James Hutchinson, Dr Marie Athorn and Tony Hanson talk us through the methods of designing reed beds and the benefits to the environment and your business.

From our Partners and Education Supporters:

Winter greens aeration: Redexim talk us through methods that can relieve the compaction of your turf.

 

You can win a £25 Love2Shop voucher by answering our quick quiz about December's Greenkeeper International!

 

Other regular features in this month’s magazine include:

Welcome

An association update from CEO Jim Croxton

Across the Board

BIGGA Chairman Scott Reeves

Membership

Launching the Festival of Turf and checking in with your local representatives

Learning and Development

Meet the world-class speakers who are taking part in Continue to Learn this month

TurfWorld

We meet BIGGA member Finbarr O'Mahoney from Kanturk in Ireland

Around the Green

Your regional and national member news

Ecology

James Hutchinson looks at the best of your wildlife sightings

Apprentice Corner

Some easy equipment maintenance practices

Industry News

What’s happening across the greenkeeping industry?

History of Greenkeepers’ Associations

Taking a look at 1935-36

Our extended History of Greenkeepers’ Associations is also available to read online.

Buyer’s Guide

Useful contacts for your greenkeeping needs

Recruitment

The latest job vacancies

You can also access our vacancies and apply for roles on our website. If you’ve been made redundant recently, list your availability to work anonymously and get back out there!

Don’t forget you can download Greenkeeper International from the resources section of the BIGGA website.

Effective communication is a key skill for the modern greenkeeper. If you want to share what’s going on at your golf course, let us know and get involved with the magazine by emailing GI Editor Karl Hansell on karl@bigga.co.uk