Proposed
Woodland Management works winter 2017
I'd like to set out the main proposals for the woodland
work that will be carried out this winter on the golf course.
All the works are carried out in a sustainable manner to
ensure continuous cover is maintained and young generations of tree's are
provided an environment in which to prosper. This will be carried out by
selective thinning of woodland areas and removal of stunted stems or trees with
poor from. Some trees will be removed that are hindering growth &
development of other trees. All woodland
management work must be aimed at preserving desirable tree species such as oak,
pine & ash. This program will also improve light and air circulation and
improve drainage to the playing surfaces which will improve the quality of the
grass sward.
Q.
Are the changes too severe?
Some of the work may appear a little drastic at first view
but the work is often carried out in two or three phases. After initial work to
thin out areas has been carried out these areas will be left to see how the
tree's develop.
Q. Is
the work necessary?
Absolutely – indeed failure to carry out woodland
management works will result in species decline over time that could leave
areas of the course with little or no tree cover.
Q.
Are there any other benefits?
Further benefits of continued woodland management will be
easier maintenance of long rough areas which will help increase the speed of
play.
In addition to these works, areas around the golf course
will be planted with wildflower seeds to increase ecological habitats on the
course.
The
images below highlight some the areas were work will be carried out.
Gorse area on 1st hole
Copse between 6th & 7th fairway
Increase teeing options 7th medal tee
2nd tee & 4th fairway
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