Written by: Mark Brotherton
2024
Bees play a critical role in our food supply chain through pollination and golf courses can make a positive difference to their numbers and health. We are looking to actively reduce the amount of maintained land in our care to benefit biodiversity and enhance the aesthetic for members. Whilst this will take time the planting of a new wildflower area by the 14th/15th holes is a good example.
In July 23, we set up a 2 hive bee apiary with the support of a NGC member. The hives are in a safe area at the southeast end of the practice ground, within 500 metres of the newly planted wildflower area and close to sources of water.
Bees, which can cover 3 miles to collect nectar and pollen, play an important role in the pollination of plants. We were able to utilise some jars of honey from the hives as prizes in the inaugural 2023 ‘Sustainability Cup’ & are planning to replicate in 2024.
