Sustainable Golf Courses
A Guide to Environmental Stewardship. Forw. by Arnold Palmer
(Sprache: Englisch)
Sustainable Golf Courses is the most authoritative guidebook on environmental stewardship of planned and existing golf courses available, written by the leading expert and endorsed by the USGA. The book serves as a reference and guide for all who are...
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Sustainable Golf Courses is the most authoritative guidebook on environmental stewardship of planned and existing golf courses available, written by the leading expert and endorsed by the USGA. The book serves as a reference and guide for all who are involved in golf course design, development, and management, and integrates practical, scientifically-based siting, design, and management practices based on accepted principles for sustainability. You ll find detailed case studies and environmental research from the USGA as well as a foreword by Arnold Palmer.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Sustainable Golf Courses “
- Foreword- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Sustainable Golf and the Environment
- Sustainable Golf Courses--An Oxymoron?
- The History of Golf
- The Case for Sustainability
- There Is No "One Size Fits All"
- Sound Economics Based on Ecological Facts
CHAPTER 2: Establishing an Environmental Philosophy
- Building a Sustainable Foundation
- Principles for Sustainable Resource Management
CHAPTER 3: Ecological Principles
- Introduction
- Environmental Planning Principles and Guidelines
CHAPTER 4: Choosing Sites for New Golf Courses
- Introduction
- Watershed Context
- Site Analysis
- Site Inventory
- Site Classification System
CHAPTER 5: Planning and Designing New Golf Courses
- Design Concepts
- Environmental Design Guidelines
- Best Management Practices for Drainage
- Planning and Design Guidelines
CHAPTER 6: Sustainable Building Design
- Energy Use in the United States
- Energy Resources
- Approaches to Creating Sustainable Buildings
- Establishing Design Goals
- Guidelines for Green Buildings
CHAPTER 7: Constructing New Golf Courses
- Construction Management
- Conservation Management Zones
CHAPTER 8: Wildlife Habitat
- Introduction
- Key Wildlife Concepts
- Wildlife Design Basics
- Wildlife Management Planning
CHAPTER 9: Water Quality and Conservation
- Introduction
- Watersheds
- Best Management Practices
- Water Management and Monitoring
CHAPTER 10: Outreach and Education
- Identifying Support
- Education
- Choosing Outreach Projects
- Environmental Code of Ethics for Golfers
CHAPTER 11: Managing Golf Courses Through the Environmental Management Plan
- Summary of Environmental Topics
- General Overview
- Components of the Environmental Management Plan
- Afterword
APPENDIX A: Golf and the Environment Research
- The United States Golf Association Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program Overview
APPENDIX B: The Old Collier Golf Club: Facility Case Study
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Overview
II. Water Quality Management
III. Water Conservation
IV. Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Enhancement
V. Integrated Pest Management
VI. Resource Management Center (Maintenance Facility)
VII. Energy Efficiency
VIII. Waste Management
IX. Information and Outreach
X. Contact Person
- References
- Index
II. Water Quality Management
III. Water Conservation
IV. Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Enhancement
V. Integrated Pest Management
VI. Resource Management Center (Maintenance Facility)
VII. Energy Efficiency
VIII. Waste Management
IX. Information and Outreach
X. Contact Person
- References
- Index
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Autoren-Porträt von Ronald G. Dodson
RONALD G. DODSON is founder and President of Audubon International and Chairman of the Board of the Audubon Society of New York State, Inc. He is a member of the USGA's Wildlife Links Research Committee and a member of the USGA's Environmental and Turfgrass Research Committee. He is also the recipient of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association's 2004 Environmental Communicator of the Year Award. He has written articles for such publications as the Green Section Record, Golf Course Management, and Golf Course News.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Ronald G. Dodson
- 2005, 1. Auflage, 288 Seiten, Maße: 15,7 x 23,5 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 047146547X
- ISBN-13: 9780471465478
- Erscheinungsdatum: 18.01.2005
Sprache:
Englisch
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