The management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration.
* Covers general information about wetlands as well as the fundamental practices in restoration and conservation
* Discusses seven types of wetlands with regard to management
* Case studies provide a look at golf courses that currently manage wetlands successfully
* Includes over fifty photographs providing a rich visual resource
* Appendices provide contact and regulatory information about wetland management, creation and restoration
A comprehensive guide to managing wetlands on the golf course
Wetlands pose some of the most difficult environmental issues faced by golf course superintendents. Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses is a powerful single-source tool for successfully managing seven types of wetlands commonly found on golf courses. It covers the full range of options and practices available for both conservation and restoration.
Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses is a valuable resource for golf course superintendents, irrigation specialists, turfgrass specialists, and golf course owners, complete with:
- Numerous real-world case studies providing insight into how golf courses are successfully managing wetlands
- More than fifty informative images
- Three informative appendices offering regulatory and contact information for wetland management, creation, and restoration
A cooperative publication of the United States Golf Association, Audubon International, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses provides the latest, most effective techniques for managing wetlands to maintain or enhance water quality, wildlife habitat, and the natural hydrology of the golf course landscape.
