Air, Water & Soil
Air, water and soil are the three natural resources most vulnerable to pollution. Changes to these elements can result in long-term biological and chemical imbalances that affect the quality of the environment and all of our lives.
The protection and enhancement of air, water and soils are indicators of sustainable living.
Air and water pollution have been the focus of greatest concern over recent decades, but there is now also considerable awareness around the importance of protecting soil quality - in particular soil fertility, structure and biological diversity.
We have the power
Golf can and should work to improve the quality of air, water and soil. With attention to detail, especially during construction and management, and the application of best practice in golf course and club management, our industry can improve the quality of all three.
- Focus on clean energy and efficiency to boost air quality
- Focus on naturalized attenuation systems to improve water quality
- Use healthy ecosystems to clean both air and water, and protect soils
- Source composts to enhance soil
- Source local products to limit emissions
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
In the Mexican Caribbean golfers coexist with coati (pictured), crocodile, jaguar, and an abundance of tropical birds. Moon Palace employs experts to monitor these populations and its highly trained course management team use 25% biological products in their turf programme. 7.5 meter buffers are observed around all water features.
Broken Sound Club
Accomplishments at Broken Sound are broad and deep, touching on every aspect of club operations and maintenance. The aim is for the site to have the net overall effect of being a biological filter, improving environmental quality. With seven specially trained pest and disease scouts, decisions on any chemical use are evaluated thoroughly.
