Conservation & Ecology (page 3)

Forest Green Rovers FC

English football club Forest Green Rovers has revealed nine stadium designs in the running to provide the blueprint for its new home ground.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 22/5/16

Weathering the threat!

This winter’s mild, but very wet conditions may well have promoted an early growing season for Japanese Knotweed but, in reality, this invasive, non-native...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 22/5/16

Nettles and other weeds

Steve Thompson, looks at the benefits that nettles and other ‘weeds’ bring to the golf course. In this article, he explains how some of the more ‘nuisance’...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 19/5/16

Ash tree extinction

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to a review of the evidence. The trees are being killed off by the fungal disease ash-dieback...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 3/5/16

Rabbits and the Law

Despite their ‘cute’ reputation, rabbits are a major pest species in the UK. This non-native nuisance is underestimated by most, but their capacity...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 2/5/16

Tormentor or tormented?

Maxwell Amenity’s Technical Manager, John Handley, looks at the UK’s growing grey squirrel population and asks whether it is ever going to be possible...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 14/4/16

Wildlife World bat box

Wildlife World has partnered with the Vincent Wildlife Trust to produce a new roosting site for the UK’s declining bat population.

in Conservation & Ecology - on 9/4/16

New pesticide concerns

Bees are, by reputation, busy creatures. Scottish experts were surprised to find that instead of buzzing as fast as possible when gathering pollen the...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 2/4/16

Empowering the members

John O’Gaunt greenkeeper, Steve Thompson, suggests there are some simple ways to get the members involved in conservation and ecology, and all will bring...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 27/3/16

Awash with Legislation

Many greenkeepers are becoming increasingly concerned about compliance with legislation applicable to them, and do not wish to run foul of the law. Some...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 6/3/16

What’s killing honeybees

Human transportation of European bees blamed for spread of virus around the world suggests research

in Conservation & Ecology - on 6/3/16

What’s killing honeybees

Human transportation of European bees blamed for spread of virus around the world suggests research

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/2/16

Verde-Cal for black layer

AQUA-AID's Verde-Cal G was recently trialed at Dunmurry Springs Golf Club, Kildare, producing excellent results in removing black layer from the club's...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/2/16

Not a Mere dalliance

James Hutchinson heads to The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire to review the course’s environmental credentials and discovers invasive rhododendrons...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 22/2/16

Phosphorus shortage

You know that greenhouse gases are changing the climate. You probably know drinking water is becoming increasingly scarce, and that we’re living through...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 20/2/16

What are Biostimulants?

Martin Ward says the development of sports turf rootzones has concentrated on physical and chemical management of the grass

in Conservation & Ecology - on 9/2/16

Shakin’ all over...

Ian Mitchell discusses the issue of vibration - how it is measured and its effect on operators working with outdoor power equipment

in Conservation & Ecology - on 29/1/16

Badgers - Nature’s JCBs

Badgers are an emotive subject. There is no doubting their ‘cuteness’ and, since a starring roll in Wind In The Willows, they have captured the public’s...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 26/1/16

The ‘culture’ of worms

With the ongoing depletion of worm control chemicals, coupled with the ever milder and wetter weather conditions experienced in recent years, these ‘pests’...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 4/1/16

Bumblebees deployed

THEY’RE not called worker bees for nothing. Bumblebees buzz from plant to plant collecting food, and plans are afoot to give them another task while...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 15/11/15