Build your own ecological management plan

This class will focus on how best to develop an ecological management plan for your golf course. Learn how to plan habitat management and other works to support nature across your course, determine timings and areas best suited to doing this without impacting the playability of your course. Dr Marie Athorn of the RSPB and R&A partnership will deliver the resources to support you in creating an ecological management plan including a template in which to build a plan for your golf course.

Biodiversity and sustainability are becoming fundamental considerations for any business. Some elements are legislative and others surround corporate responsibility. This class will help you contribute to your club’s actions in these areas.

Learning outcomes:

• Be able to create an ecological management plan
• Understand timings of habitat management work
• Have an awareness of relevant legislation
• Support your golf club to deliver for nature
• Understand the role golf courses can play in nature’s recovery