Written by: Patrick Linden
2024
We have reduced the total mowing area and, without intervention, allowed more meadowland to flourish naturally. To raise awareness and inform our members and guests about the ecological benefits, we are placing signs like this one around the course: "Excuse the weeds... We're just feeding the BEES!" This sign explains that the "weeds" have been left intentionally to provide a vital food source for pollinators like bees.
Meadows, created in these spaces, help enhance biodiversity, support the local ecosystem, and contribute to soil health, water retention, and reduced chemical use. By educating golfers about the importance of these areas, we not only highlight their ecological value but also encourage more sustainable golfing practices that benefit the environment.
By reducing the mowing area, we also save on petrol consumption, cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by lawnmowers. This results in a notable reduction in our carbon footprint.
