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On Course™ Report

Contents

 

1. About this Report
2. Scope of Application
3. Nature
4. Landscape & Heritage
5. Water
6. Turf
7. Waste
8. Energy
9. Education & Awareness
10. Management Planning

About this Report

This On Course™ Report indicates the commitment of Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus to become a GEO Certified facility by June 10th 2012

It has been automatically generated from data submitted to the Golf Environment Organization by Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus. Publication of this data is the first step towards becoming a GEO Certified facility.

To achieve full certification Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus will be required to submit further detailed data and be assessed by a GEO Accredited Verifier against the GEO Certification Criteria. You can download the criteria from this page.

Each section in this report covers a key area of environmentally sound 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

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus consists of:

Courses

• Åhus West (18 holes)
• Åhus East (18 holes)

Clubhouses

• Kristianstads GC in Åhus Clubhouse

Maintenance Facilities

• Staff facility
• Maintenance facility

Other

• Pro Shop
• Practice Facilities
• Halfway House
• On Course Toilet Facilities
• Reception

Nature

The area where Kristianstads Golf Club is situated is a part of Kristianstads Vattenrike Biosphere Reserve (KVBR). Biosphere reserves are fairly large areas of the landscape with great natural values, where work is based on conservation and development. In 2005 UNESCO recognised Kristianstads Vattenrike as a biosphere reserve.

KVBR is currently working with different theme areas. The sandy grasslands around the village of Åhus is one of these. The work focuses on a landscape perspective with the aim of preserving and improving the natural and cultural values of the area, and of improving the opportunities for people who live and work in the area to make sustainable use of these values.

The rotational system of cultivation and fallow on the sandy soils around Åhus (read more under "Landscape & Heritage"), has given rise to a very special type of landscape with flora and fauna of national and, in several cases, international interest. The only Scandinavian and Northern European populations of several red-listed insect species are to be found in the Åhus area.

Området för Kristianstads Golfklubb är en del av Biosfärområde Kristianstads Vattenrike (KVBR). Biosfärområden omfattar större landskapsavsnitt med höga naturvärden där man arbetar med bevarande och utveckling. År 2005 utsåg UNESCO Kristianstads Vattenrike till Biosfärområde.

Inom KVBR arbetar vi med olika temaområden. De sandiga odlingsmarkerna kring Åhus är ett av dessa. Arbetet fokuserar på ett landskapsperspektiv med syfte att bevara och höja natur- och kulturvärdena samt förbättra möjligheterna för människor som bor och verkar i området att utnyttja detta på ett uthålligt sätt.

Det extensiva bruket genom så kallat vandrande åkerbruk (läs under "Landscape & Heritage") har gett upphov till en mycket speciell landskapstyp med nationellt och i flera fall internationellt intressant flora och fauna. Flera rödlistade insekter har sin enda förekomst i Norden och norra Europa just i Åhustrakten

Designations

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus features areas that are designated or protected at the following levels:

• International
• National Government
• Local Government
• Biosphere Reserve

Surveys

The following ecological surveys have been undertaken:

Title
Botanical
Birds
Mammals
Invertebrates
Amphibians
Birds
Botanical

Habitats

Estimated area of habitats at Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus:

• Rough ‘ecological’ grassland: 50 ha
• Open water features: 2 ha

Activities

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has undertaken the following activities to enhance nature protection:

Activity
hay making
harrowing
habitat transplantation
digging
ploughing
Hybdrid drift machines

Landscape & Heritage

Ever since the Stone Age people have lived in this area. At a culture-historical inventory several historical remains were found, for example an arrow point and rests of settlements etc.

Since the Bronze Age the land around Åhus has been extensively managed by a rotational system of cultivation and fallow. The soils were so poor that the fields could only be planted every few years. Between times they had to lie fallow and accumulate nutrients, and were usually used for grazing cattle. Some fields were so poor that they could only be cultivated every 20 years. In his Skåne Journey from 1749 the Swedish botanist Linnaeus describes the sweet fragrance of the unusual Sand Pink on the sandy fields outside Åhus. The rotational system of cultivation and fallow has given rise to a very special type of landscape and nature.

Människor har bott i det här området ända sedan stenåldern.
Fynd vid kulturhistoriska inventeringar vittnar om detta, t ex har pilspetsar och rester av boplatser påträffats.

Markerna kring Åhus har ända sedan bronsåldern brukats extensivt genom så kallat vandrande åkerbruk. Markerna var så magra att de endast kunde odlas upp med flera års mellanrum. Där i mellan fick de ligga i träda och samla näring och betades då vanligen av boskapen. Vissa åkrar var så magra att de endast kunde odlas vart 20: e år. Redan Linné beskrev väldoften av den ovanliga sandnejlikan på de sandiga fälten utanför Åhus vid sin Skånska resa år 1749. Det vandrande åkerbruket har gett upphov till en mycket speciell landskapstyp och natur.

Designations

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus features the following landscape designations:

• Biosphere Reserve

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus features the following cultural heritage designations and protected features:

• Archaeology (Settlements / Agricultural Systems etc)
• Other Historical Features (Hedgerows / Dykes / Moats / Cairns etc)
• Views

Surveys

The following landscape assessments and appraisals been carried out at the site:

Date	Title
2003-01-01	Kulturlandskapsinventering arkeologi steg 1, Planerad utbyggnad av Kristianstads Golfklubb, Västra Täppet, Åhus socken, Kristianstads kommun, Skåne. Wallin Kulturlandskap och arkeologi.

The following archaeological and heritage surveys have been carried out at the site:

Date	Title
2009-04-07	Kulturhistorisk analys av Kristianstads Golfklubb i Åhus, Liselott Wernersson.

Activities

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following activities to enhance landscape and cultural heritage:

Activity
Harrowing
Ploughing
Hay-making
Information signs and walking trail

Water

We have two golf courses, Åhus West and Åhus East. On the West golf course we have sustainable grasses of the whole area so we only water when needed. On the East golf course we need to water more frequently to keep the grass alive. We always tries to reduce the water consumtion for managing the turf. To have a high quality on the playing areas is important and within the goals of Kristianstads Golf Club in Åhus. During 2010 we change to public/potable water supply, eccept irrigation system, and therefore we have the highest water quality within the facility. The golf course area is situated above northern Europe's largest groundwater reservoir.

Vi har två golfbanor, Åhus Västra och Åhus Östra. På Västra banan har vi ett tåligt, motståndskraftigt och hållbart gräs så där vattnar vi bara när vi behöver. På Östra banan behöver vi vattna oftare för att hålla gräset vid liv. Vi försöker alltid minska på vatten förbrukningen för att kunna underhålla gräset så bra som möjligt. Att ha en hög kvalitet på spelytorna är viktiga för Kristianstads Golfklubb i Åhus och är ett av golfklubbens mål. Under 2009 kommer vi att ansluta till kommunalt vatten och avlopp förutom då bevattningssystemet. Vi kommer därför säkerställa vattnets kvalite inom anläggningen. Banan är belägen ovanför norra Europas största grundvatten reservoar.

Consumption

Water sources

	Primary Source	Secondary Source (if used)
Clubhouse	Public / Potable	N/A
Golf Courses	Groundwater	N/A
Accommodation	N/A	N/A
Maintenance facility	Public / Potable	N/A
Other	Public / Potable	N/A

Irrigation

The following areas are irrigated:

Area name	Approx. Hectarage
Greens	1 ha
Tees	1 ha
Fairways	17 ha
Semi-rough	6 ha
East course	18 ha

Analysis

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes environmental monitoring of water quality.

	Chemical	Biological	Last Test Date	Tester
Inflow	Yes	Yes	2008-10-02	CO
On-site	Yes	Yes	2008-10-02	CO
Outflow	Yes	Yes	2008-10-02	CO

Activities

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus 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
• Use of wetting agents

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following activities to protect and enhance water quality:

• Maintain vegetative buffers
• Creation of swales and attenuation areas
• No spray zones
• Erosion control
• Pest and disease tolerant grass selection
• Informed selection of fertiliser type
• Naturalisation of pond margins to improve oxygenation
• During 2010 we have changed to public/potable water supply except irrigation system.

Turf

Kristianstads Golf Club in Åhus is located on a very dry area with exceptional natural drainage( sand layer). It is very important to have a frequently cultural practice to keep the turf healthy and in balance. Because of the natural drainage the timing of the fertilize occasions is very important for having healthy plants. The main grass selection on the Åhus West golf course are fescue( festuca rubra) and it is ideal on our dry, sandy site. On the Åhus East golf course we always continues to introduce this sustainable grass when we seed (tees, faiways). The grass species below refer to the course Åhus West. The course Åhus East maintains the following turfgrass species:
Poa annua, Agrostis tenuis, Agrostis stolonifera, Festuca rubra, Poa pratensis, Lolium perenne.

Kristianstads Golfklubb i Åhus ligger på ett mycket torrt område med en exceptionell naturlig dränering (sand lager). Det är mycket viktigt att ha en bra och regelbunden luftning och mekanisk bearbetning för att hålla gräset friskt och i balans. På grund av den naturliga dräneringen är tiden för tillfällena av gödsling mycket viktigt för att kunna ha friska plantor. Gräs valet på den Västra golfbanan är dominerande rödsvingel (Festuca rubra) och det är perfekt gräsval för vår torra, sandiga plats. På den östra golfbanan hjälpsår vi med rödsvingel på tees och fairways. Gräsarterna nedan avser banan Åhus Västra. På Åhus Östra finns följande gräs arter:
Poa annua, Agrostis tenuis, Agrostis stolonifera, Festuca rubra, Poa pratensis, Lolium perenne.

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus maintains the following turfgrass species:

Greens

• Fescue (Festuca rubra)
• Browntop bent (Agrostis tenuis)

Surrounds & Approaches

• Fescue (Festuca rubra)
• Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass / Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

Tees

• Fescue (Festuca rubra)
• Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass / Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

Fairways

• Fescue (Festuca rubra)
• Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass / Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

Semi-rough

• Fescue (Festuca rubra)
• Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass / Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus regularly undertakes the following practices to improve turf health:

• Top Dressing - 12 times per year
• Micro Tining - 13 times per year
• Scarification - 5 times per year
• Verticutting - 2 times per year
• Deep Anti Compaction - 2 times per year
• Rolling - 90 times per year

Nutrition

We spoon-feed the greens on both golf courses by looking at them with visual health. We also use information from different analysis and experience from previous years.

Vi gödslar greenerna på båda banorna vid behov genom att titta och undersöka hur gräset mår. Vi använder oss också av information från olika analyser och erfarenheter från tidigare år.

The greenkeeping staff feed the following areas of the golf course:

• Greens
• Tees
• Fairways
• Semi-rough

Pest & Disease Control

Our grass selection and our USGA greens on the West course prevents most pest and disease in this area. If neccesary we spray when the disease is a fact and never in prevention.

Vårt gräsval på våra USGA uppbyggda greener på Åhus Västra står emot de flesta sjukdomar och angrepp i vårt område. Vi besprutar aldrig i förebyggande utan bara när ett angrepp har inträffat.

Pesticide use:

• Fungicides - If Necessary
• Herbicides - If Necessary
• Insecticides - Never
• Lumbricides - Never
• Growth Regulator - Never

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus keeps detailed records of pesticide application.

Activites

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following activities to minimise / reduce pesticide use:

Activity
Ensure mowers reels are sharp daily
Reduce dew
Increased use of Fe during fungus period
Spray only when the disease is a fact
Minimal irrigation usage
Soil and tissue analysis to improve plant nutrition
Reduce stress-adjust height of cut

Waste

Eliminate waste if possible and reduce amount produced on site.

Om möjligt eliminera avfallet och minska avfallet som produceras på plats.

Management

Waste streams for Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus

	Avoid	Re-use	Recycle	Landfill	Incineration	Registered Uplift
Glass	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Plastic	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Aluminium	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Metal	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Paper	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Cardboard	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrical	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Grass Clippings	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Cores	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Turf	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Sand	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Wood / Timber	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Leaves	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Detergents	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Cooking Oils	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Lubricants	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Pesticide Containers	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Fertiliser Bags	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Oil Filters	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Batteries	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has secure storage for hazardous material.

Kristianstads Golf Club has secure storage for hazardous materials and chem safe storage within the site.

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus har låst förvaring för kemiskt och farligt avfall.

Surveys

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has not undertaken a waste audit.

Waste Water

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus manages its water as follows:

	Discharges to:	Legally Compliant?	Formal Discharge Agreement
Clubhouse	Mains Sewer	Yes	N/A
Accommodation	N/A	No	N/A
Maintenance Facility	Mains Sewer	Yes	N/A
Wash Pad	Septic Tank	Yes	N/A

Activities

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following activities to reduce resource consumption or minimise waste:

Working towards a zero waste to landfill

• We used to have about four locations for landfill, this has been reduced to one location where sand, turf, soil, stumps and wood is placed.

Educate and awareness to staff

• Internal meetings

Utilise local suppliers when possible

• To reduce transports

Correct recycle bins for all areas

• Recently completed with a container for metal.

Working closely with a waste management company

• Kristianstads renhållning - Kretsloppsparken Malmbergs water

Energy

All buildings are heatened by direct electricity.
8 heat pumps have been installed for the heating of the dressing rooms, reception, restaurant, shop and stafffacilities.

Alla byggnader värms med direktverkande el.
8 värmepumpar har installerats för behovet i omklädningsrummen, reception, restaurang, shop och personalutrymmen.

Consumption

Energy and fuel use in 2009

• Electricity - 380000 Kwh
• Diesel - 16000 Litres
• Petrol - 9000 Litres
• Bio Fuels - 200 Litres
• Hydralic Oil - 200 Litres

Surveys

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has not undertaken an Energy Audit.

Activities

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has not undertaken any activities to record energy consumption.

Activities undertaken to reduce energy consumption:

• We have installed 8 heat pumps air/air for the heating needs in the dressingsroom
• Additional isolations of the restaurant building
• Minimizing irrigation on the course Åhus West
• New, more efficient, machines with hybrid drift to reduce fuel consumption.

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has not undertaken any green purchasing activities.

Departments involved in energy saving activities:

• The course and building committee

Education & Awareness

Knowledge

Employees of Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus receive the following formal and informal environmental education:

• Pesticide storage, application and disposal
• Efficient water management
• Emergencies / accident management
• Habitat and vegetation management
• Health and safety
• Environmental management planning

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus keeps formal staff training records for these departments:

• Greenkeeping

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus keeps the following record of accidents in the workplace:

• Number
• Type
• Severity

Communications

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following internal environmental communications:

• Newsletters
• Course walks
• Displaying awards
• Notice boards
• Poster displays
• Nature trail

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus undertakes the following external environmental communications:

• Website
• Course walks / Open days
• Press releases
• Attending community meetings
• Joint practical projects with community

Partnerships

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus works with the following external groups:

• Local environmental groups
• Media
• Local government
• Schools
• Local businesses
• Authorities
• Colleges

Management Planning

Environmental Policy (PDF)

Miljöpolicy undertecknad ordf.pdf

Environmental Management Plan

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has an Environmental Management Plan covering:

• Nature
• Turf
• Education & Awareness

Working Group

Kristianstads Golf Klubb i Åhus has an environmental working group, comprising the following individuals/organisations:

• Owner
• General Manager
• Course Manager
• Committee Members
• Local Government
• Local Environmental NGO