Golf course Rottebergen is located in the High and Low Bergsche forest that is part of an elongated recreation area between the municipalities Lansingerland and Rotterdam. At first sight, because the golf course is located on a rubble landfill, the facility has little potential for nature. However, we see a wide variety of plant and animal species including several red list species. By introducing dry grasses and a modern irrigation system the facility tries to minimize water consumption. Local environmental groups are involved in the maintenance off the golf course. The dialogue between the various parties, the enthusiasm for the project through various reports and reporting is sufficient basis for further certification and sustainable development.
Publication of this Certification Report indicates that Golfbaan de Rottebergen has been assessed against the GEO Certification Criteria and awarded GEO Certified status.
Each section of this document covers a key area of environmentally sound golf facility management. As defined by the Golf Environment Organization, these are: Nature, Landscape & Heritage, Water, Turf, Waste, Energy, Education & Awareness and Management Planning.
Scope of Application
Golfbaan de Rottebergen consists of:
Courses
Golfbaan De Rottebergen (18 holes)
Clubhouses
Golfclub De Hooge Bergsche
Other
Pro Shop
Practice Facilities
On Course Toilet Facilities
Nature
The Golf Course is situated between the Higher and the Lower ‘Bergsche Bos’ (woods). These woods belong to a long-stretched recreational area in between the city of Rotterdam and several Town which collectively fall under the council of Lansingerland. This area is designed for recreational and nature enhancement and protection purposes.
Since the number of inhabitants of the surrounding area has grown exponentially, since 2007 advanced plans have been made to extend the area with another 170 ha. As part of this extension the golf course would be enlarged from 18 to 27 holes. With this extension it is important that golf course is integrated with the existing landscape, and that the golf course keeps it public character by allowing for more footpaths and cycle paths.
De golfbaan is gelegen in het Hoge- en Lage Bergsche Bos dat deel uitmaakt van een langgerekt recreatiegebied tussen de gemeenten Lansingerland en Rotterdam. Dit gebied heeft als bestemming recreatie en natuur. Vanwege de grote groei van het aantal inwoners in de omringende gemeenten, liggen er vanaf medio 2007 inmiddels ver gevorderde plannen om het gebied met nog eens 170 hectare uit te breiden. Hierbij is er ook ruimte gelaten voor een uitbreiding van de golfbaan van 18 naar 27 holes. Daarbij wordt gesteld dat de golfbaan in het bestaande landschap wordt ingepast, waarbij de golfbaan zijn openbare karakter zal behouden door het aanbrengen van (nog meer) wandel - en fietspaden door dit uit te breiden gedeelte.
Designations
Golfbaan de Rottebergen features areas that are designated or protected at the following levels:
Local Government
Surveys
The following ecological surveys have been undertaken:
Title
Author
Date
Botanical
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Birds
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Mammals
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Invertebrates
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Amphibians
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Fungi
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Butterflies
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Mosses
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Insects
committee committed to green
2008-12-31
Habitats
Estimated area of habitats at Golfbaan de Rottebergen:
Rough ‘ecological’ grassland: 20 ha; of Local Importance
Scrub and shrub vegetation: 5 ha; of Local Importance
Native woodland: 10 ha; of Local Importance
Open water features: 5 ha; of Local Importance
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has undertaken the following activities to improve the landscape ecology of the site:
Increase the size of habitat patches
Connect internal habitat patches
Connect patches with external habitats
Create new habitat corridors
Improve and diversify habitat edges
Species
Rare, protected and notable species occurring at Golfbaan de Rottebergen [Latin names]:
Asterophora lycoperdoides (poederzwamgast)
Daldinia concentrica (Kogelhoutskoolzwam)
Argynnis paphia (Keizersmantel)
Anas Clypteata (Kneu)
Cuculus Canorus (Koekoek)
Picus viridus (Groene Specht)
Sterna Hirundo (Visdief)
Saxicola rubetra (Paapje)
Consultation
Golfbaan de Rottebergen consults with the following nature conservation organisations:
Natuur -en Vogelwacht Rotta
Activities
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has undertaken the following activities to enhance nature protection:
Activity
Description
Enlarge variety
Enlarge variety of animal and plant life of the smallest surface by expand the ecotopes (water, dumbs, reeds and banks).
Minimize fertilizers
All maintenance is environmentally friendly. Minimize and only if necessary fertilizers applied.
During maintenance severely restricted use is made of fertilizers and other protective chemical substances
Waste collect and recycle
Waste products from maintenance are recycled into the growth areas of the golf course. Domestic waste found on the golf course (cans etc.) are collected, divided into different waste product groups and recycled or collected by a waste processing.
Minimize water use
Water used for watering different areas of the golf course is collected from near-by surface water and water use is kept to a minimum.
Twice a year the fairways are aired and sanded to aid the drainage of water.
Pesticides use only to combat
Pesticides are only used to combat plant illness and only ever used as a last resort.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for maximizing its ecological value:
Enlarge variety of animal and plant life of the smallest surface by expand the ecotopes (water, dumbs, reeds and banks).
Landscape & Heritage
The area in which the Golf Course is situated, is part of the so-called ‘veenplassen’ (peat waters).
The peat was dug out and dredged between the 13th and 18th century, until the fertile clay soil was exposed. The area flooded and was destroyed. The land of the peat waters was reclaimed between 1772 and 1785, which allowed for these areas to be cultivated and populated and become prosperous. Bergschenhoek, the town which the Golf Course is part of, was the first town to receive aid from the Dutch State at the time to fund the reclamation of the land. The reclamation of the land was executed by mills. From historical documentation it can be deduced that mills have stood on the sites of the current hole 5, 6 and 7 and around the main entrance to the golf course. During the 1970s some of the area was used as a rubbish dump, which has again been reclaimed and currently numerous holes are constructed on top of it.
The resulting landscape is hillier than the surrounding area which offers golf players a great challenge.
Het gebied waarin de golfbaan gelegen is, maakt deel uit van de zogenaamde veenplassen. In de 13e tot de 18e eeuw is het aanwezige veenpakket afgegraven en weggebaggerd tot op de vruchtbare kleilaag, waardoor er een ondergelopen en door vervening verwoest gebied resteerde. Droogmaking van de veenplassen, die werd uitgevoerd in de jaren 1772 – 1785, heeft het mogelijk gemaakt om de gebieden weer bewoonbaar en welvarend te maken. Overigens was Bergschenhoek, de gemeente waaronder het grondgebied van de golfbaan valt, de eerste gemeente waar de drooglegging van de veenplassen werd bekostigd door de Nederlandse Staat. Het droogleggen van de veenplassen werd uitgevoerd met behulp van molengangen. Uit documentatie over het terrein zoals het in vroegere tijden was, kan worden opgemaakt dat er ter plaatse van de huidige holes 5, 6 en 7 en in de omgeving van de hoofdingang van de golfbaan molens hebben gestaan.
Designations
Golfbaan de Rottebergen features the following landscape designations:
Areas of Scenic Beauty
National Park
Golfbaan de Rottebergen does not feature any cultural heritage designations or protected features.
Surveys
The following landscape assessments and appraisals been carried out at the site:
Date
Title
2009-02-19
Committed to Green Certificate
No archaeological or heritage surveys have been carried out at this site.
Consultation
Golfbaan de Rottebergen does not consult with organisations responsible for landscape and cultural heritage issues.
Activities
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following activities to enhance landscape and cultural heritage:
Activity
Description
Create phsical space for plants and animals
In the rough there is a lot of space for plants and herbs to develop, which is encouraged by a restricted maintenance.
We aim to enhance bio diversity in both plant and animal life.
Expand ecotopes
We expand aim to expand the ecotopes ‘water and banks’ and ‘reedland’ by allowing more space for these eco topes to develop. No pesticides are ever used on the rough.
Ecological management
More grassland will be converted into rough with the accompanying ecological management. More physical space is given to the development of flora and fauna.
The frequency of the maintenance of these areas is kept at a minimum, to allow for growth.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for conserving or enhancing its landscape and cultural heritage value:
Biodiversity and accompanying ecological management of flora and fauna
Water
Water is used for the watering of different areas of the golf course. The water needed for keeping the grass green, healthy and alive is limited by using a special type of grass for the greens and the tees (‘Roodzwenk grasses’), which are areas that typically demand the most water.
By installing a computer controlled and very modern watering system, we can restrict the amount of water that is given by the water system. We can also ensure that the water is targeted to specific dry areas by being able to control all sprinklers individually.
Furthermore our greenkeepers are committed to keeping the use of water to a minimum.
The water we use to water the golf course is drawn from the surface water from the surrounding areas, for which we pay an annual fee to the local authority.
Water is drained into the sewage system it is connected with. If water is polluted however, for example from cleaning machinery, then it is put into an oil and fat division device first, before being released into the sewage system. The resulting oil and fat waste is removed by a professional waste processing company.
Door Exploitatie Mij. de Rottebergen zijn reeds bij de aanleg diverse stappen ondernomen om het waterverbruik te beperken.
In eerste instantie zijn er voor de oppervlaktes die het meeste water vragen (greens en tees) niet productieve grasmengsels gebruikt. (Roodzwenkgrassen) In tegenstelling tot de productieve grassen
(bijvoorbeeld Engels Rai) is er veel minder water per dag per green nodig om deze groen en in leven te houden. Als tweede waterbeperkende maatregel is de gehele golfbaan inmiddels voorzien van een zeer moderne, gecomputeriseerd beregeningsysteem.
Naast het gebruik van de juiste grasmengsels en het toepassen van een optimaal beregeningsysteem, zijn het zeker de greenkeepers die bijdragen aan het zorgvuldige verbruik van water. Door middel van voortdurend anticiperen op de droge en natte perioden in de baan.
Consumption
Water sources
Primary Source
Secondary Source (if used)
Clubhouse
Public / Potable
N/A
Golf Courses
Recycled Drainage & Irrigation
N/A
Accommodation
Public / Potable
N/A
Maintenance facility
Recycled Drainage & Irrigation
N/A
Other
Public / Potable
N/A
Water consumption (m3)
2006
2007
2008
Clubhouse
2728
3449
2442
Golf Courses
24372
12749
20866
Accommodation
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maintenance facility
N/A
N/A
N/A
Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Irrigation
The following areas are irrigated:
Area name
Approx. Hectarage
Greens
1 ha
Tees
1 ha
Fairways
14 ha
putting/chipping green
0.7 ha
Golfbaan de Rottebergen irrigation system is Semi-automatic.
This irrigation system is serviced every 12 months.
This irrigation system is upgraded every 1 years.
This irrigation system is calibrated every 1 years.
Golfbaan de Rottebergen do not incorporate evapotranspiration rates and weather data into their irrigation programme.
Golfbaan de Rottebergen does not monitor soil water content.
Analysis
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes environmental monitoring of water quality.
Chemical
Biological
Last Test Date
Tester
Inflow
No
No
On-site
No
Yes
2008-02-12
E. Beckmann
Outflow
No
Yes
2008-02-12
E. Beckmann
The key findings of these tests were:
From the water research shows that the ph values are high. The calcium and magnesium grade is nationwide high. Rich foods do affect aquatic life. Restrict pesticides near open water.
Activities
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has undertaken the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise water consumption:
Minimise irrigated area
Irrigate in the evenings
De-compact the soil
Grass species selection
Regular inspections for irrigation system leaks
Soil moisture analysis
Use of wetting agents
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following activities to protect and enhance water quality:
Maintain vegetative buffers
No spray zones
Pest and disease tolerant grass selection
Informed selection of fertiliser type
Informed selection of pesticides (least toxic, least persistent)
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for conserving water quality and minimizing water consumption:
Turf
The characteristics of the grass, growing medium, location and intensity of play are all taken into account.
Hierbij wordt gekeken naar de eigenschappen van het gras, groeimedium, locatie en intensiviteit van het spelen.
Golfbaan de Rottebergen maintains the following turfgrass species:
Golfbaan de Rottebergen regularly undertakes the following practices to improve turf health:
Hollow Coring - 3 times per year
Top Dressing - 10 times per year
Micro Tining - 2 times per year
Scarification - 10 times per year
Verticutting - 2 times per year
Deep Anti Compaction - 2 times per year
Rolling - 22 times per year
Nutrition
The fertilizer program we use takes into consideration the needs of the desired grass species. Other factors that must be taken into account are the growing medium, location and intensity of play. The goal is to maintain the proper amounts of nutrients ensuring healthy, stress resistant turf avoiding excessive growth with all its accompanying problems.
Bij het kiezen naar grassoort (meststof programma) kijken we naar de eigenschappen van het gras. Andere factoren die meespelen zijn groeimedium, locatie en de intensiteit van het spelen.
The greenkeeping staff feed the following areas of the golf course:
Greens
Tees
Fairways
The nutrition programme at Golfbaan de Rottebergen is informed by:
Soil Analysis
Visual Appearance
Sward Density
Fertiliser use in 2008
Nitrogen (kg/year)
Phosphate (kg/year)
Potassium (kg/year)
Greens & surround
165
31
195
Tees
159
41
106
Fairways
62
8
34
Semi Rough
0
0
0
Rough
0
0
0
Fertiliser use in 2007
Nitrogen (kg/year)
Phosphate (kg/year)
Potassium (kg/year)
Greens & surround
170
35
205
Tees
160
40
100
Fairways
60
8
35
Semi Rough
0
0
0
Rough
0
0
0
Fertiliser use in 2006
Nitrogen (kg/year)
Phosphate (kg/year)
Potassium (kg/year)
Greens & surround
170
35
205
Tees
160
40
100
Fairways
60
8
35
Semi Rough
0
0
0
Rough
0
0
0
Pest & Disease Control
Pest and disease control are implemented only when needed. Our approach is not preventive but curative in the earliest state of development. If a problem is identified cultural and biological practices are first looked at for a possible solution.
Only as a last resort are pesticides brought into use.
Pest en ziektebestrijding worden alleen uitgevoerd indien dit noodzakelijk is. Onze aanpak is niet preventief, maar curatief in vroege stadium. Er wordt eerst gekeken naar het probleem en de oplossingen zonder bestrijdingsmiddelen. Als laatste oplossing wordt hiervoor gekozen.
Pesticide use:
Fungicides - If Necessary
Herbicides - If Necessary
Insecticides - Never
Lumbricides - Never
Growth Regulator - Never
Golfbaan de Rottebergen keeps detailed records of pesticide application.
Pesticide use in 2008
Fungicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Greens & Surrounds
Azoxystrobin 50%
1
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
2
Boscalid 26,7%, Pyraclostrobin 6,7%
6
Tees
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
5
Fairways
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
30
Rough
Pesticide use in 2007
Fungicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Greens & Surrounds
Azoxystrobin 50%
1
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
1
Boscalid 26,7%, Pyraclostrobin 6,7%
9
Tees
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
7
Fairways
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
20
Rough
Pesticide use in 2006
Fungicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Active ingredient
kg
Greens & Surrounds
Azoxystrobin 50%
1
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
2
Tees
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
5
Fairways
2.4D 250 9/1, MCPA 166 9/1, Dicamba 50 9/1
40
Rough
Thresholds for using pesticides at Golfbaan de Rottebergen:
On evidence of actual damage
Golfbaan de Rottebergen selects pesticides with the following attributes:
Toxicity - Low
Persistence - Low
Solubility - Low
Specificty - High
Scouting at Golfbaan de Rottebergen:
Frequency / month
Scout
Greens
30
Superintendent
Tees
10
Superintendent
Fairways
10
Superintendent
Semi Rough
10
Superintendent
Activites
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following activities to minimise / reduce pesticide use:
Activity
Description
The fertilizer program
A management program with sound cultural practices is for us the best way to avoid over use of pesticides.
- Careful use of fertilizers
- Thatch management
- Dew (leaf wetness) control
- Proper irrigation practices
- Soil aeration
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for achieving high quality playing surfaces in an environmentally responsible manner:
A management program that is developed on sound cultural practices will be the most environmently friendly way to maintain quality turf.
Waste
Waste products are divided in different types of categories that are collected separately and recycled or reused where possible. If we are not able to recycle waste then it is collected by a special waste disposal company. We differentiate between waste from fruit and vegetables, paper, glass and plastics. Green organic waste, which is a by-product of the maintenance of the golf course, is collected and reused into the growth areas of the golf course. In the future we would like to be able to create our own compost on our premises.
Waste that is dangerous to the environment such as oil, fats and lubricants or chemical substances that are used for the protection of plants, crops and grass are all stored separately in tanks and specially ventilated cupboards with water resistant flooring. When such waste is released, for example as a result of cleaning machines, the waste water will be put through a device which separates these products, and the waste resulting from that process will be removes by a special waste disposal company.
De afvalstromen zijn in verschillende categorieën verdeel en worden zoveel mogelijk gescheiden ingezameld en opgeslagen in de daarvoor bestemde containers of verzamelplaatsen. Van daaruit worden deze aan de afvalverwerkingsbedrijven aangeboden.
Olie, vetten en smeermiddelen komen vrij bij het schoonmaken van machines, zodoende is daarvoor een speciale wasplaats aangewezen. Deze wasplaats is voorzien van een olie- en vetafscheider. Het afgescheiden materiaal wordt opgeslagen in een tank welke 1x per maand wordt leeggezogen door een afvalverwerkingsbedrijf.
Na het gebruik van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen worden ook die machines gereinigd op genoemde wasplaats. Dit afvalwater wordt zo ook afgevoerd naar een erkend verwerkingsbedrijf.
Management
Waste streams for Golfbaan de Rottebergen
Avoid
Re-use
Recycle
Landfill
Incineration
Registered Uplift
2009 Totals (kg)
Glass
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Plastic
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Aluminium
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Metal
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Paper
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Cardboard
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Electrical
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Grass Clippings
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
0
Cores
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
0
Turf
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
0
Sand
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
0
Wood / Timber
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
0
Leaves
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
0
Detergents
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Cooking Oils
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Lubricants
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Pesticide Containers
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Fertiliser Bags
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Oil Filters
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Batteries
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
0
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has secure storage for hazardous material.
Surveys
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has undertaken a waste audit:
2009-01-01 - E. Steehouwer
Waste Water
Golfbaan de Rottebergen manages its water as follows:
Discharges to:
Legally Compliant?
Formal Discharge Agreement
Clubhouse
Mains Sewer
Yes
N/A
Accommodation
Mains Sewer
Yes
N/A
Maintenance Facility
Septic Tank
Yes
N/A
Wash Pad
Septic Tank
Yes
N/A
Activities
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following activities to reduce resource consumption or minimise waste:
Annual registration
Annual registration of gas, water and electricity use so we can read or modify waste by example by purchasing energy-saving light bulbs or shower faucets.
Minimize grass waste
Restrictive use of fertilizers or chemical substances for the protection of grass
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for reducing, re-using and recycling waste, and minimizing resource consumption at source:
Electric, water and gas saving measures
grass green waste processing
Energy
We try to restrict the use of energy as much as possible. We take special care when buying machines for maintenance or other devices that they are environmentally friendly and use a minimal amount of energy. We are looking into collecting our own energy by installing solar panels, if technically possible. We use energy-saving light bulbs and a high efficiency boiler. Water-saving measures for the showers in the dressing rooms as well as for the catering area are being prepared. Energy use is annually registered and these numbers are observed and analyzed, as we are always looking for more ways to save energy.
Wij proberen zoveel mogelijk aandacht te besteden aan besparende maatregelen voor bijvoorbeeld gas, elektra en waterverbruik.
Voor zover bouwkundig mogelijk zullen zonnepanelen worden aangebracht. Waterbesparende maatregelen voor de douches in de kleedkamers, maar ook voor de horeca zijn in voorbereiding.
HR ketels en energiezuinige lampen zullen dan een feit zijn.
Het spreekt voor zich dat de ontwikkeling op de markt inzake energiebezuiniging en de mogelijke toepassing, als ook de wetgeving nauwgezet gevolgd worden.
Consumption
Energy and fuel use in 2009
Electricity - 107724 Kwh
Gas - 19820 Cubic Metres
Diesel - 16000 Litres
Hydralic Oil - 1000 Litres
Energy and fuel use in 2008
Electricity - 111433 Kwh
Gas - 17183 Cubic Metres
Diesel - 13500 Litres
Hydralic Oil - 900 Litres
Energy and fuel use in 2007
Electricity - 100698 Kwh
Gas - 20390 Cubic Metres
Diesel - 12800 Litres
Hydralic Oil - 900 Litres
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has taken the following measures to diversify energy and fuel supply:
Use of electric hybrid vehicles
Surveys
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has undertaken an Energy Audit:
2008-01-01 - E. Steehouwer
Carbon
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has not begun to carbon footprint its operations.
Purchasing Policy and Sustainable Supply Chains
Golfbaan de Rottebergen informs suppliers of its environmental preferences:
Information on the golfclub website, Committed to Green website and information panels.
Purchasing policy for Golfbaan de Rottebergen
(1 = not important; 5 = very important)
Performance Quality - 5
Price - 5
Supplier Service - 5
Durability - 5
Energy Efficiency - 5
Recycleability - 5
Pollution Risk - 5
Packaging - 5
Disposability - 5
Local Produce - 5
Activities
Activities undertaken to record energy consumption:
Gas, water and electricity use are recorded annually
Activities undertaken to reduce energy consumption:
Water-saving measures for the showers in the dressing rooms and the catering area
Annual collection and analysis of soil which can be used to reduce the amount fertilizers used
Green purchasing activities undertaken:
High efficiency boiler
Energy saving lamps
Departments involved in energy saving activities:
Management of the golf course
All employees of the golf course
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for reducing energy use and moving towards cleaner and renewable energy supplies:
according to the annual registration limit consumption
Education & Awareness
Knowledge
Employees of Golfbaan de Rottebergen receive the following formal and informal environmental education:
Pesticide storage, application and disposal
Efficient water management
Emergencies / accident management
Habitat and vegetation management
Waste minimisation, separation and recycling
Health and safety
Energy
Golfbaan de Rottebergen keeps formal staff training records for these departments:
Greenkeeping
Administrative
Catering
Accomodation
Golfbaan de Rottebergen keeps the following record of accidents in the workplace:
Number
Type
Severity
Response plans for accidents and emergency situations at Golfbaan de Rottebergen
All employees are aware of emergency duties and have first aid certificate. All emergency numbers are known and clearly stated.
Evaluated annually and all employees follow the refresher course.
Communications
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following internal environmental communications:
Newsletters
Members evenings
Course walks
Displaying awards
Poster displays
Course guides / brochures
On-site interpretation panels
Eco tables
Magazine table
The most successful internal communications project at Golfbaan de Rottebergen has been:
Internal quarterly magazine with texts and pictures of Committee member.
News is also available at the golfcourse site, newsletter, bulletin board and dutch 'Committed to Green' site.
Golfbaan de Rottebergen undertakes the following external environmental communications:
Website
Course walks / Open days
Press releases
Attending community meetings
Brochures
The most successful external communications project at Golfbaan de Rottebergen has been:
All course information, flora and fauna, pictures and communication documents are visible on the 'Committed to Green' site at this link:
Golfbaan de Rottebergen works with the following external groups:
Local environmental groups
Neighbours
Media
Local government
Local community groups
Schools
Local businesses
The most successful partnership project at Golfbaan de Rottebergen has been:
The foundation 'ROTTA' (Nature and bird watch) handles all inventory, tour and information sessions (Neighbours!)
The Committee provides planning, communication and evaluation committee.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan de Rottebergen has the following key objectives for educating and raising environmental awareness amongst staff and golfers:
Use of visible communication on site, magazine, sessions and tours
Certified 10 / 2009
