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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Dawson, Jamie |
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| Author Affiliation: | Enviro Links Design Proprietary Limited Company Limited, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory |
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| Title: | Of birds and bees, grass and trees: Golf courses as flora and fauna habitat |
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| Source: | The Journal of the Society of Australian Golf CourseArchitects. Vol. 3, December 1999, p. 18-19. |
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| Publishing Information: | South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Society of Australian Golf Course Architects |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Habitats; Golf courses in the environment; Endangered species; Wildlife; Environmental benefits; Environmental stewardship; Environmentally sensitive golf course design; Apidae
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the potential environmental benefits of golf courses as wildlife habitats. States that "on degraded sites the creation of new 'natural' landscapes can enhance habitat opportunities and reintroduce indigenous species, both flora and fauna. In more natural setings it is the responsibility of the designer to route the course so as to preserve and integrate the key ecological areas. Lists several endangered species that golf courses provide a habitat for. Offers several strategies for golf courses to implement to assist in biodiversity, including to "add positively to the local gene pool by using local provenance seed or cuttings"; "create buffer zones with lower maintenance or access regimes to protect core habitat areas"; and "utilize climatically adapted turf species." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: What Good is Turf? |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Dawson, J. 1999. Of birds and bees, grass and trees: Golf courses as flora and fauna habitat. J. Soc. Aust. Golf Course Arch. 3:p. 18-19. |
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