Eco-Friendly Golf Development Case Study: El Chocolatal Eco Resort Part 2
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Eco-Friendly Golf Development Case Study: El Chocolatal Eco Resort Part 2
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
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Eco-Friendly Golf Development Case Study: El Chocolatal Eco Resort Part 2
Friday, December 31, 2010
Proposed golf resort hurdles remain | Otago Daily Times Online News Keep Up to Date Local, National New Zealand & International News
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A computer-generated image of the proposed Parkins Bay golf course. Image supplied.
Backers of a proposed golf resort at Glendhu Bay, near Wanaka, need to do more to convince the Environment Court their plans for a championship golf course and resort development can tee-off in the future.
The Environment Court has released an interim decision from Judge Jon Jackson on the proposal for a golf resort on about 180ha of farmland on Glendhu Station overlooking Parkins Bay - a secluded part of Lake Wanaka directly west of Glendhu Bay.
The interim decision has directed golf resort company Parkins Bay Preserve Limited (PBPL) to lodge a legal memorandum outlining further conditions to mitigate landscape concerns and provide extra "environmental compensation" at the proposed site.
Judge Jackson said the resort development "as matters stand" was inconsistent with the Resource Management Act, despite the proposal being "in many ways highly laudable".
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
A computer-generated image of the proposed Parkins Bay golf course. Image supplied.
Backers of a proposed golf resort at Glendhu Bay, near Wanaka, need to do more to convince the Environment Court their plans for a championship golf course and resort development can tee-off in the future.
The Environment Court has released an interim decision from Judge Jon Jackson on the proposal for a golf resort on about 180ha of farmland on Glendhu Station overlooking Parkins Bay - a secluded part of Lake Wanaka directly west of Glendhu Bay.
The interim decision has directed golf resort company Parkins Bay Preserve Limited (PBPL) to lodge a legal memorandum outlining further conditions to mitigate landscape concerns and provide extra "environmental compensation" at the proposed site.
Judge Jackson said the resort development "as matters stand" was inconsistent with the Resource Management Act, despite the proposal being "in many ways highly laudable".
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
Proposed golf resort hurdles remain | Otago Daily Times Online News Keep Up to Date Local, National New Zealand & International News
Proposed golf resort hurdles remain | Otago Daily Times Online News Keep Up to Date Local, National New Zealand & International News
CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
A computer-generated image of the proposed Parkins Bay golf course. Image supplied.
Backers of a proposed golf resort at Glendhu Bay, near Wanaka, need to do more to convince the Environment Court their plans for a championship golf course and resort development can tee-off in the future.
The Environment Court has released an interim decision from Judge Jon Jackson on the proposal for a golf resort on about 180ha of farmland on Glendhu Station overlooking Parkins Bay - a secluded part of Lake Wanaka directly west of Glendhu Bay.
The interim decision has directed golf resort company Parkins Bay Preserve Limited (PBPL) to lodge a legal memorandum outlining further conditions to mitigate landscape concerns and provide extra "environmental compensation" at the proposed site.
Judge Jackson said the resort development "as matters stand" was inconsistent with the Resource Management Act, despite the proposal being "in many ways highly laudable".
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
A computer-generated image of the proposed Parkins Bay golf course. Image supplied.
Backers of a proposed golf resort at Glendhu Bay, near Wanaka, need to do more to convince the Environment Court their plans for a championship golf course and resort development can tee-off in the future.
The Environment Court has released an interim decision from Judge Jon Jackson on the proposal for a golf resort on about 180ha of farmland on Glendhu Station overlooking Parkins Bay - a secluded part of Lake Wanaka directly west of Glendhu Bay.
The interim decision has directed golf resort company Parkins Bay Preserve Limited (PBPL) to lodge a legal memorandum outlining further conditions to mitigate landscape concerns and provide extra "environmental compensation" at the proposed site.
Judge Jackson said the resort development "as matters stand" was inconsistent with the Resource Management Act, despite the proposal being "in many ways highly laudable".
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
www.turfhugger.com: Milorganite - How it's Made
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www.turfhugger.com: Milorganite - How it's Made
www.turfhugger.com: Milorganite - How it's Made
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
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Wet courses hit golf club books | Sunshine Coast News | Local News in Sunshine Coast | The Sunshine Coast Daily
Nambour Golf Club secretary manager Stephen McMahon checks out the state of the course and, left, the saturated course.
Nicola Brander
SUNSHINE Coast golf clubs are being sucked into a financial blackhole, thanks to the big wet.
Clubs are reporting income losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as fairways have too often become lakes in recent weeks, keeping both members and weekend hackers at bay.
The non-stop nature of the rain over the past month has meant many courses have failed to drain, rendering them unplayable.
Nambour Golf Club secretary-manger Stephen McMahon said the constant downpour had wiped $100,000 from the club's books over the past six months, the equivalent of 10% of its annual income.
“We own the golf course so we have a huge asset base, which enables us to look at our loans and what have you,” he said.
“We review everything every week. We never want to lay off staff. But our casual bar staff aren't getting work because the clubhouse is closed.
“We haven't played one Sunday this month. That's a lot of money for staff who work on a Sunday because of penalty rates.”
Yesterday, only nine holes of the Nambour course were playable.
While only two were covered in water, most were muddy and heavy under foot.
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
Nambour Golf Club secretary manager Stephen McMahon checks out the state of the course and, left, the saturated course.
Nicola Brander
SUNSHINE Coast golf clubs are being sucked into a financial blackhole, thanks to the big wet.
Clubs are reporting income losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as fairways have too often become lakes in recent weeks, keeping both members and weekend hackers at bay.
The non-stop nature of the rain over the past month has meant many courses have failed to drain, rendering them unplayable.
Nambour Golf Club secretary-manger Stephen McMahon said the constant downpour had wiped $100,000 from the club's books over the past six months, the equivalent of 10% of its annual income.
“We own the golf course so we have a huge asset base, which enables us to look at our loans and what have you,” he said.
“We review everything every week. We never want to lay off staff. But our casual bar staff aren't getting work because the clubhouse is closed.
“We haven't played one Sunday this month. That's a lot of money for staff who work on a Sunday because of penalty rates.”
Yesterday, only nine holes of the Nambour course were playable.
While only two were covered in water, most were muddy and heavy under foot.
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
Wet courses hit golf club books | Sunshine Coast News | Local News in Sunshine Coast | The Sunshine Coast Daily
Wet courses hit golf club books | Sunshine Coast News | Local News in Sunshine Coast | The Sunshine Coast Daily
Nambour Golf Club secretary manager Stephen McMahon checks out the state of the course and, left, the saturated course.
Nicola Brander
SUNSHINE Coast golf clubs are being sucked into a financial blackhole, thanks to the big wet.
Clubs are reporting income losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as fairways have too often become lakes in recent weeks, keeping both members and weekend hackers at bay.
The non-stop nature of the rain over the past month has meant many courses have failed to drain, rendering them unplayable.
Nambour Golf Club secretary-manger Stephen McMahon said the constant downpour had wiped $100,000 from the club's books over the past six months, the equivalent of 10% of its annual income.
“We own the golf course so we have a huge asset base, which enables us to look at our loans and what have you,” he said.
“We review everything every week. We never want to lay off staff. But our casual bar staff aren't getting work because the clubhouse is closed.
“We haven't played one Sunday this month. That's a lot of money for staff who work on a Sunday because of penalty rates.”
Yesterday, only nine holes of the Nambour course were playable.
While only two were covered in water, most were muddy and heavy under foot.
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
Nambour Golf Club secretary manager Stephen McMahon checks out the state of the course and, left, the saturated course.
Nicola Brander
SUNSHINE Coast golf clubs are being sucked into a financial blackhole, thanks to the big wet.
Clubs are reporting income losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as fairways have too often become lakes in recent weeks, keeping both members and weekend hackers at bay.
The non-stop nature of the rain over the past month has meant many courses have failed to drain, rendering them unplayable.
Nambour Golf Club secretary-manger Stephen McMahon said the constant downpour had wiped $100,000 from the club's books over the past six months, the equivalent of 10% of its annual income.
“We own the golf course so we have a huge asset base, which enables us to look at our loans and what have you,” he said.
“We review everything every week. We never want to lay off staff. But our casual bar staff aren't getting work because the clubhouse is closed.
“We haven't played one Sunday this month. That's a lot of money for staff who work on a Sunday because of penalty rates.”
Yesterday, only nine holes of the Nambour course were playable.
While only two were covered in water, most were muddy and heavy under foot.
"Sustainable Golf" "Environmentally Friendly Golf" "Green Golf" "Audubon Golf" "Golf Environment Organisation" "Turfhugger"
Golf course backers advised to work on bay-side... | Stuff.co.nz
The Environment Court says a planned $75 million golf resort near Wanaka is highly laudable but does not meet resource management objectives – yet.
Three parties appealed against the proposal to build a 180ha 18-hole professional course and resort on land at Parkins Bay, near Glendhu Bay.
Glendhu Station owners Bob and Pam McRae and Queenstown-based developer and golf course designer John Darby are behind the project, which was granted resource consent in May 2008.
The Upper Clutha Environmental Society, the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust and a third party, an Australian holiday homeowner, appealed against the Queenstown Lakes District Council resource decision.
They argued the project could harm the landscape and amenity values of Glendhu Bay.
Judge Jon Jackson's 99-page interim decision – with commissioners Charles Manning and Diane Menzies – set down dates in February for additional information and new evidence from the parties. Proceedings were adjourned for a final decision.
The interim decision says Parkins Bay Preserve Ltd's application was in many ways highly laudable.
The 18-hole course and resort would come close to achieving a sustainable pattern of golf courses in the district.
However, the application did not adequately deal with the impact of large-scale development in a rural area, the cumulative effects of any further development and the natural environment of Glendhu Station.
Judge Jackson said Parkins Bay Preserve had addressed environmental compensation only as an afterthought and should be given a right of reply after consultation with the McRae family.
If amended, the application could be pushed from failure to success, Judge Jackson said.
Golf course backers advised to work on bay-side... | Stuff.co.nz
Golf course backers advised to work on bay-side... | Stuff.co.nz
The Environment Court says a planned $75 million golf resort near Wanaka is highly laudable but does not meet resource management objectives – yet.
Three parties appealed against the proposal to build a 180ha 18-hole professional course and resort on land at Parkins Bay, near Glendhu Bay.
Glendhu Station owners Bob and Pam McRae and Queenstown-based developer and golf course designer John Darby are behind the project, which was granted resource consent in May 2008.
The Upper Clutha Environmental Society, the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust and a third party, an Australian holiday homeowner, appealed against the Queenstown Lakes District Council resource decision.
They argued the project could harm the landscape and amenity values of Glendhu Bay.
Judge Jon Jackson's 99-page interim decision – with commissioners Charles Manning and Diane Menzies – set down dates in February for additional information and new evidence from the parties. Proceedings were adjourned for a final decision.
The interim decision says Parkins Bay Preserve Ltd's application was in many ways highly laudable.
The 18-hole course and resort would come close to achieving a sustainable pattern of golf courses in the district.
However, the application did not adequately deal with the impact of large-scale development in a rural area, the cumulative effects of any further development and the natural environment of Glendhu Station.
Judge Jackson said Parkins Bay Preserve had addressed environmental compensation only as an afterthought and should be given a right of reply after consultation with the McRae family.
If amended, the application could be pushed from failure to success, Judge Jackson said.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Recently I've taken a break from goforethegreen for three reasons:
Turfhugger.com aims to report and promote the efforts, products, technologies and personalities who lead our industry towards an environmentally sustainable future. Turfhugger.com will enjoy its “soft release” on July 23 during the Canadian Open and the “hard release” on Thursday August 20th during the Wyndham Championship.
I'm extremely excited to introduce Turfhugger.com's contributers:
Peace.
- A new Border Collie Puppy
- Very busy with my company Out on a Limb
- The creation of a new blog - www.turfhugger.com
Turfhugger.com aims to report and promote the efforts, products, technologies and personalities who lead our industry towards an environmentally sustainable future. Turfhugger.com will enjoy its “soft release” on July 23 during the Canadian Open and the “hard release” on Thursday August 20th during the Wyndham Championship.
I'm extremely excited to introduce Turfhugger.com's contributers:
- Paul Robertson, Turf Superintendent at Victoria GCC
- Jeff Mingay, Golf Course Architect
- Michael Vogt, McMahon Group
- Mark Scenna, Environmental Investigations Ltd
- Darryl James, Arbor Turf Solutions
- Rob Mallette, Strategic Sustainable Solutions
- Scott Morrison, Out on a Limb (This guy's amazing!)
Peace.
Introducing Turfhugger
Recently I've taken a break from goforethegreen for three reasons:
Turfhugger.com aims to report and promote the efforts, products, technologies and personalities who lead our industry towards an environmentally sustainable future. Turfhugger.com will enjoy its “soft release” on July 23 during the Canadian Open and the “hard release” on Thursday August 20th during the Wyndham Championship.
I'm extremely excited to introduce Turfhugger.com's contributers:
Peace.
- A new Border Collie Puppy
- Very busy with my company Out on a Limb
- The creation of a new blog - www.turfhugger.com
Turfhugger.com aims to report and promote the efforts, products, technologies and personalities who lead our industry towards an environmentally sustainable future. Turfhugger.com will enjoy its “soft release” on July 23 during the Canadian Open and the “hard release” on Thursday August 20th during the Wyndham Championship.
I'm extremely excited to introduce Turfhugger.com's contributers:
- Paul Robertson, Turf Superintendent at Victoria GCC
- Jeff Mingay, Golf Course Architect
- Michael Vogt, McMahon Group
- Mark Scenna, Environmental Investigations Ltd
- Darryl James, Arbor Turf Solutions
- Rob Mallette, Strategic Sustainable Solutions
- Scott Morrison, Out on a Limb (This guy's amazing!)
Peace.
Friday, July 3, 2009
The Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic is this weekend, and although nothing jumps out at me as being "green" it is co-hosted by The Raven at Lora Bay in Collingwood Ontario. The Raven at Lora Bay is an Audubon Certified, IPM Accredited (I think the 1st in Collingwood) facility. I Met the Superintendent Chris LeCour a few years ago, you can't help but to be moved by his passion for the environment and it's demonstrated in his maintenance practices. Check out his blog to read up on some of the happenings at Lora Bay.
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council recently released a Golf Course Water Resources Handbook for Best Management Practices handbook to help golf courses throughout the state restore wetlands, manage stormwater, and make courses more enjoyable. Read the full article here, and be sure to view the Power Point Presentation as it's easiest one of the best available on the internet. Download your free copy of the handbook at www.pecpa.org/gchandbook
Courtesy of the GCSAA, 2009 ELGA applications are now available!From the press release: "The GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards are now available online. The ELGAs, presented in partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird, Golf Division, recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses for their commitment to environmental stewardship. The deadline for applications is Oct. 18, 2009.
Applicants are judged on five areas: Resource Conservation, Water Quality Management, Integrated Pest Management, Wildlife/Habitat Management and Education/Outreach. National winners will be determined from the top public, private, resort and international applicants. From the national winners, an overall winner will be announced. In addition, Chapter and Merit prizes are also awarded.
All ELGA winners receive:
- Recognition in Golf Digest and GCSAA publications
- Recognition at the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
- An invitation for the winner's employer to attend the recognition activities in San Diego.
- A personalized trophy or certificate of achievement
- National, regional and local publicity
For more information about the ELGAs, contact Greg Lyman, GCSAA’s director, environmental programs, at glyman@gcsaa.org or at 800-472-7878, ext. 3625."
Can you say this ten times fast "Dr. John Kaminski,Dr. Megan Kennelly,Dr. Jim Kerns, Dr. Lane Tredway,Dr. Frank Wong "? Well you don't have to, instead just go to the shared blog aptly named "Golf Course Disease Updates By University Professors". This blog covers timely turf grass disease information for the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and South Central regions of the US.
Landscape Management is an excellent resource when it comes to environment/turf news. Some of their latest articles that I really like include:Ten Environmentally Friendly Landscape Tips
New Brunswick Pesticide Ban Explained
Weather Based Irrigation System Expected to Save Cemetery 100,00 Gallons
This Week in Green Golf
The Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic is this weekend, and although nothing jumps out at me as being "green" it is co-hosted by The Raven at Lora Bay in Collingwood Ontario. The Raven at Lora Bay is an Audubon Certified, IPM Accredited (I think the 1st in Collingwood) facility. I Met the Superintendent Chris LeCour a few years ago, you can't help but to be moved by his passion for the environment and it's demonstrated in his maintenance practices. Check out his blog to read up on some of the happenings at Lora Bay.The Pennsylvania Environmental Council recently released a Golf Course Water Resources Handbook for Best Management Practices handbook to help golf courses throughout the state restore wetlands, manage stormwater, and make courses more enjoyable. Read the full article here, and be sure to view the Power Point Presentation as it's easiest one of the best available on the internet. Download your free copy of the handbook at www.pecpa.org/gchandbookCourtesy of the GCSAA, 2009 ELGA applications are now available!From the press release: "The GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards are now available online. The ELGAs, presented in partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird, Golf Division, recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses for their commitment to environmental stewardship. The deadline for applications is Oct. 18, 2009.
Applicants are judged on five areas: Resource Conservation, Water Quality Management, Integrated Pest Management, Wildlife/Habitat Management and Education/Outreach. National winners will be determined from the top public, private, resort and international applicants. From the national winners, an overall winner will be announced. In addition, Chapter and Merit prizes are also awarded.
All ELGA winners receive:
- Recognition in Golf Digest and GCSAA publications
- Recognition at the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
- An invitation for the winner's employer to attend the recognition activities in San Diego.
- A personalized trophy or certificate of achievement
- National, regional and local publicity
For more information about the ELGAs, contact Greg Lyman, GCSAA’s director, environmental programs, at glyman@gcsaa.org or at 800-472-7878, ext. 3625."
Can you say this ten times fast "Dr. John Kaminski,Dr. Megan Kennelly,Dr. Jim Kerns, Dr. Lane Tredway,Dr. Frank Wong "? Well you don't have to, instead just go to the shared blog aptly named "Golf Course Disease Updates By University Professors". This blog covers timely turf grass disease information for the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and South Central regions of the US.Landscape Management is an excellent resource when it comes to environment/turf news. Some of their latest articles that I really like include:Ten Environmentally Friendly Landscape Tips
New Brunswick Pesticide Ban Explained
Weather Based Irrigation System Expected to Save Cemetery 100,00 Gallons
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