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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Beard, James B. |
Author Affiliation: | President and Chief Scientist, International Sports Turf Institute and Professor Emeritus, Turfgrass Science, Texas A&M University |
Title: | The benefits of golf course turf: In the face of today's increased public scrutiny, this review summarizes the multifaceted benefits golf courses provided not only to wildlife and the environment, but to entire communities, as well |
Source: | Golf Course Management. Vol. 64, No. 3, March 1996, p. 57-61. |
Publishing Information: | Lawrence, KS: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Environmental benefits; Erosion control; Soil water relations; Soil conservation; Water conservation; Runoff water; Pest control; Wildlife
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the positive aspects of golf courses in the environment such as erosion control, surface water protection and groundwater recharge, biodegradation of organic chemicals, soil restoration and improvement, heat dissipation and temperature moderation, noise abatement and glare reduction, favorable wildlife habitat, and recreational and aesthetic benefits. Also covers the fact that golf courses reduce nuisance pests such as rodent mosquitoes, ticks and chiggers. |
Language: | English |
References: | 46 |
See Also: | Other items relating to: BENE
Other items relating to: MOSQ
Other items relating to: What Good is Turf? |
Note: | Reprinted in Golf Course Management, 6(3), March 1998, p . 190-192, 196-201 Includes sidebar, "Beard teaches regional seminar", p . 61 Pictures, color Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Beard, J. B. 1996. The benefits of golf course turf: In the face of today's increased public scrutiny, this review summarizes the multifaceted benefits golf courses provided not only to wildlife and the environment, but to entire communities, as well. Golf Course Manage. 64(3):p. 57-61. |
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