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Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/golfd/article/2008may77.pdf Last checked: 06/20/2012 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Williams, Anthony L. |
Author Affiliation: | Director of Grounds, Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, Georgia |
Title: | Environmental stewardship produces economic advantages |
Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. May 2008, p. 77-79. |
Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Environmental stewardship; Economic impacts; Integrated Pest Management; Nest boxes; Golf courses in the environment; Chemical applicators; Nature conservation; Conferences
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Facility Names: | Stone Mountain Golf Club, in Stone Mountain, Georgia |
Abstract/Contents: | Reviews "three environomic milestones at the Stone Mountain Golf Club by Marriott (SMGC) in Stone Mountain, [Georgia]." Profiles a next box program, stating that "this program was implemented with less than $750 invested in construction materials." Also profiles the integrated pest management program (IPM), stating that "this philosophy led to a chemical-use reduction initiative." States that "the third SMGC environomic initiative...Industry Service", states that "these events might or might not generate revenue for the property, but they always create opportunity for growth." Concludes that "a strong environment program starts with a basic commitment to environmental and economic excellence. Over time, these programs can grow and generate breakthrough results." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of same date/year. Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Williams, A. L. 2008. Environmental stewardship produces economic advantages. TurfGrass Trends. p. 77-79. |
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