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    Domburgsche Golfclub
    Schelpweg 26
    Domburg, Netherlands,
    4357 BP

    Telephone: +31 (0)118586106

The Domburgsche Golf Club is situated in the unique and beautiful dunes on the south side of Domburg, in the province of Zeeland. The course opened in 1914 and is one of the oldest courses in the Netherlands. The 9-holes golf course is located on 24 hectares and was designed by the architect E.C. Warren. It was renovated in 2000 by golf course architect Alan Rijks. The location is, especially for Dutch standards, very special because of its proximity to the North Sea. A location such as this calls for thorough approach by both green keeping and the course committee. The report, as it was...

Guido Hamelink, GEOSA, Accredited Verifier

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GEO Certified™ Report

Publication of this report confirms that Domburgsche Golfclub has been assessed against the GEO OnCourse™ Evaluation Criteria and awarded the GEO Certified™ ecolabel.

Each section of this report describes the sustainable golf course management activities being undertaken by the management team at Domburgsche Golfclub, across the following areas:

Landscape & Ecosystems; Water; Energy & Resources; Products & Supply Chains; Environmental Quality and People & Communities.

Facility Details

Domburgsche Golfclub is a private golf facility comprising:

Courses

  • Golfbaan (9 holes, 5401 Metres, Year of opening: 1914)

Clubhouses

  • Clubhuis, Year of opening: 1995

Maintenance Facilities

  • Werkplaats

Other

  • Pro Shop

Landscape & Ecosystems

The Domburgsche Golf Club is situated in the unique and beautiful dune landscape located on the south side of Domburg, in the province of Zeeland. The location of this 9-holes golf course is unique because of its proximity to the North Sea and inherently contains a high nature value. Field surveys of the territory were conducted of plants, birds, mammals, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies, mushrooms and fish. The terrain can be divided into four types of vegetation: dry dune area, moist dune area, historic vegetation, open water and pools. An extensive environmental management plan has been compiled based on these vegetations and their maintenance. The goal is to maintain as well as to increase the natural diversity of the terrain whenever possible. The inventories are carried out by a GEO commission and take place annually or every two years. Noticeable are the undulations created by about 100 craters from the Second World War which recall a tragic past, but also provide an important microclimate for the flora and fauna.

De Domburgsche Golfclub is een links course, die gelegen is in het Zeeuwse Domburg, midden in een uniek duingebied. Door de bijzondere ligging pal aan de kust zijn er in dit gebied ook uitzonderlijke natuurwaarden te vinden. Hiernaar is uitgebreid onderzoek gedaan. In de rapportage is een indeling gemaakt naar de verschillende vegetatietypen en zijn o.a. de inventarisaties van de verschillende dier- en plantengroepen opgenomen. Het terrein kan worden ingedeeld in vier verschillende vegetatietypen, te weten: Droog duingebied, Vochtig duingebied, Oevervegetatie en Openwater en poel. Er is een uitgebreid beleid opgesteld voor het beheer, met als basis deze vegetatietypen en het bijbehorend beheer. Daarin wordt gestreefd naar verschraling en het in standhouden en waar mogelijk vergroten van de diversiteit. De inventarisaties worden door de GEO commissie verzorgd en waar nodig aangevuld met kennis van gespecialiseerde instanties. De inventarisaties vinden jaarlijks of tweejaarlijks plaats. Wat verder opvalt aan het terrein is de aanwezigheid van ca.100 bomkraters uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog die voor een onnatuurlijke ondulatie zorgen.

Consultation & Surveys

Domburgsche Golfclub consults the following organizations regarding landscape heritage conservation:

  • Van Empelen en Van Aalderen, landschapsarchitecten

The following landscape assessments and surveys have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub:

zichtlijn tussen hole 9 en 1 Alan Rijks 2009-01-18
veiligheid vergroten hole 5 Alan Rijks + Van Empelen en Van Aalderen 2010-02-18
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Domburgsche Golfclub consults the following organizations regarding ecosystem protection and enhancement:

  • St. Duinbehoud
  • Floron, Justus v.d. Berg
  • Sovon, Floor Arts
  • Vlinderstichting, Anton Baaijens
  • Stichting Landschapsbeheer Zeeland

The following ecological surveys have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Plant survey Floron, Justus v.d. Berg 2009-09-18
Bird survey Sovon, Floor Arts 2010-04-28
Mammel survey eigen beheer 2010-08-18
Amphibian survey eigen beheer 2010-08-18
Butterfly survey Hr. IJssel de Schepper + Vlinderstichting, Anton Baaijens 2005-06-18
Dragonfly survey eigen beheer 2010-08-18
Fish survey doorlopend 2010-08-18
Mushroom survey Ria Verhagen, Inge Boomsma 2008-10-18
Mushroom survey Ria Verhagen, Inge Boomsma 2009-11-12
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Rare, protected and notable species occurring at Domburgsche Golfclub:
Paapje Saxicola rubetra
Tapuit Oenanthe oenanthe ssp. oenanthe
Groene specht Picus viridis ssp. viridis
Koekoek Cuculus canorus ssp. canorus
Nachtegaal Luscinia megarhynchos ssp. megarhynchos
Patrijs Perdix perdix ssp. perdix
Ransuil Asio otus ssp. otus
Slobeend Anas clypeata
Boerenzwaluw Hirundo rustica ssp. rustica
Gele kwikstaart Motacilla flava ssp. flava
Graspieper Anthus pratensis ssp. pratensis
Huismus Passer domesticus ssp. domesticus
Huiszwaluw Delichon urbica ssp. urbica
Kneu Carduelis cannabina ssp. cannabina
Veldleeuwerik Alauda arvensis ssp. arvensis
Moerasparelmoer vlinder Euphydryas aurinia
Groot geaderd witje Aporia crataegi
Heideblauwtje Plebejus argus
Blauwe zeedistel Eringium maritimum
Bokkenorchis Himantoglossum hircinum

Domburgsche Golfclub regularly monitors the following species as indicators of environmental quality:
Scholekster Haematopus ostralegus
Tapuit Oenanthe oenanthe ssp. Oenanthe
Heideblauwtje Plebejus argus
Bruin zandoogje en kleine parelmoervlinder Maniola jurtina en Issoria lathonia

Habitats & Designations

Domburgsche Golfclub features the following landscape designations:

Ecological Reserve Network National Government

Area of habitats / vegetation types, and associated designations at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Rough 'ecological' grassland 15 None
Scrub Vegetation 2 None
Open Water Features 0.3 None
None
None
None
None
None

Turfgrass

Size and estimated species composition of amenity turfgrass maintained at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Area (Hectares) Turfgrass Species Sward Composition
Greens 0.5 Festuca rubra 50 %
  Poa annua 50 %
Tees 0.2 Poa pratensis 50 %
  Festuca rubra 50 %
Fairways 5 Festuca rubra 50 %
  Poa pratensis 50 %

These turfgrasses are optimal for the circumstances at Domburgsche Golfclub because:

Fescue is used because of it’s great drought and salt tolerance.

Domburgsche Golfclub assesses mowing patterns:

Every 1 Years

Domburgsche Golfclub consults the following individuals / organizations regarding its grassing plan:

  • Prograss

Domburgsche Golfclub is making the following efforts to manage the playing quality expectations of customers:

Establishing clear internal policies for irrigation, fertilization, colour, cutting heights, overseeding etc The course commission adheres to a course management plan that includes all daily operations, frequencies and goals. The manner of maintenance has been established in a contract. The contractor discusses further planning of details during regular meetings.
Promoting the playing quality values of more naturalized turf, particularly fairways and semi-rough Member support is sought by communicating about both the maintenance issues and the reasoning behind the choices being made. Members also seek direct contact with green-keeping or the commission if concerned about a specific situation like dry areas on the course.
Promoting the financial benefits of presenting sustainable surfaces The choices for the design and maintenance of various elements are transparent and accessible to members. Regular publication via the website or club newsletter addresses issues that have given rise to concern. A request for intensified maintenance is often parried with the financial consequences.
Improving customer understanding around greens maintenance Golfers are informed through various means concerning maintenance activities on the course. Intensive maintenance is also listed on the website or mentioned by phone thereby successfully staving off any unpleasant surprises.
Demonstrating the direct relationship between environmental best practice and year round high quality playing surfaces Sustainable terrain management clearly stimulates to all stakeholders which maintenance measures have been taken and how they are related to the results of good, playable greens and to the limited amount of closures.
Activity Description

Conservation & Enhancement

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to conserve and enhance landscape character:

Allowing seasonal variation of course colouration and texture Discolouration resulting from drought (to a certain extent) and other factors are seen as an addition to the natural quality of the landscape and the quality of the game.
Appropriately matching mowing lines to contours The mowing lines of the fairways and semi-rough are well tuned in to the undulations and different elements of the terrain.
Protection and restoration of historic features Present historical elements are restored where possible.
Discreet on-course signage and furniture The terrain furniture has been selected with care and is maintained accordingly.
Screening and softening unsightly man-made features Constructions that do not correlate to the landscape are being obscured through vegetation.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to improve the landscape ecology of the golf course:

Minimizing the amount of amenity grass The surface intensively mowed grass is kept to a minimum. By determining which elements fall outside the game and which are of importance to the character of the natural landscape, only some elements need to be extensively mowed.
Increasing the size of habitat patches Where possible, management is expanded or natural elements are constructed.
Connection of internal habitat patches The nature management plan is aimed at optimising the biodiversity. A part of this includes connecting plant squares, brushwood and water elements.
Connection of patches with external habitats A keen inventory of natural elements both on the course and in its neighbouring landscape allows for improved management and maintenance. For instance, equal goal setting of natural elements on and outside the course can take place.
Creation of habitat corridors The golf course is part of an ecological main structure. Its goals are known and interwoven with the nature policy of the golf course.
Avoidance of habitat fragmentation Those locations with a high nature value have been indicated in the nature management plan and are being duly protected and maintained.
Improving and diversifying habitat edges Edges of plant squares contain borders and casings.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to improve the quality of habitats on the golf course:

Creation of botanically rich rough grassland The natural diversity of vegetation is increased by mowing and removal of clippings.
Ecologically informed management of scrub vegetation There is a multiannual management plan in place carried out on the basis of a cycle.
Establishment of littoral shelves and marginal vegetation in wetland areas Natural and gentle banks have been realised in different locations in order to stimulate the flora and fauna in water and its banks.
Maintenance of an appropriate balance of open water and aquatic vegetation The management of the banks and the cleaning of the ditches and water elements are carried out in phases. This allows for continuity of both thin and thick vegetation.
Naturalisation of linear habitats A division has been made of intensive and extensive green in order to create a good balance between nature and the game of golf.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to conserve and enhance biodiversity on the golf course:

Provision of nesting and nectar for pollinators Brushwood, roughs, forest edges and ditches are present at various locations. Special attention has been given to the different types of fauna.
Control / management of alien species Non-native, exotic, are controlled as much as possible.
Provision of hibernation areas Various plant squares contain grooves of branches and woordpiles. This allows mammals and amphibians to forage and hibernate.
Creation of micro-habitats (eg log and stone piles) Microhabitats have been created at various locations on the course, such as breeding ground, grooves of branches and woodpiles.
Activity Description

Water

Both surface water and groundwater are used for irrigation. There is a preference for surface water, however, because it’s of better quality. The quality of water is monitored annually. The irrigation system is equipped with a frequency regulator that activates the pump only when needed. The course only needs to be irrigated during the summer months as a result of its location in the dune landscape. Furthermore, the irrigation system will be modernised in the coming years. Other measures aimed at minimising consumption include the use of wetting agents on the greens, tees, top edges and bunker edges. Research is currently being conducted into the possible use of a desalination plant.

Water dat benodigd is voor irrigatie wordt onttrokken aan het oppervlakte- en grondwater. Bij voorkeur wordt er gebruikgemaakt van het oppervlaktewater, omdat dit van betere kwaliteit is. De kwaliteit van het water wordt jaarlijks gemeten. De beregeningsinstallatie is voorzien van een frequentieregelaar die er voor zorgt dat de pomp alleen actief is wanneer dit nodig is. Doordat de golfbaan in de duinen ligt, is er vooral in de zomermaanden behoefte aan beregeningswater. Om verbruik zo veel mogelijk te beperken zal de beregeningsinstallatie de komende jaren gemoderniseerd worden. Er wordt gebruik gemaakt van wetting agent op de greens, de tees, de droge koppen en de bunkerranden. Bovendien zijn wij een onderzoek gestart naar de aantrekkelijkheid van het gebruik van een ontziltingsinstallatie.

Sources & Consumption

The following water audits have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Bron 2 hoofdgreenkeeper en Bas van Buuren Research 2010-05-19
Bron 2 hoofdgreenkeeper en Bas van Buuren Research 2010-09-19
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The water used at Domburgsche Golfclub is drawn from the following sources:

2009 Sources % of supply Total Consumption
Clubhouse Public / Potable 100 1,297,000 Litres
Golf Course Surface 66.6 12,000,000 Litres
Groundwater 33.3
Maintenance Facility see clubhouse Litres

Irrigation & Efficiency

The following areas receive irrigation at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Greens Weekly
Tees Weekly
Fairways Monthly
Semi-Rough Never
Rough Never

The irrigation system at Domburgsche Golfclub is:

Fully computer controlled

Serviced every 1 Years

Upgraded every 30 Year(s)

Re-calibrated and checked for efficient application every 10 Months

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to maximize irrigation efficiency:

Selection of grass species Irrigation minimisation of the surface area is realised by monitoring the dryness.
Soil decompaction and thatch management Irrigation minimisation of the surface area is realised by only irrigating tees and greens.
Timing and dose of water application A specialist has determined the choice of grass types specific to the golf course.
Analysis of soil moisture An external specialist on golf course turf advises on the correct composition of grasses for the different parts of the course.
Incorporation of evapotranspiration rates and weather data Yearly actions are taken to prevent soil compation through aerating and slitting.
Use of wetting agents Wetting agents are used locally on extremely dry areas.
Adoption of cutting edge nozzle technology Innovations are analysed when adjustments and replacements are needed in order to determine their application and usefulness in the irrigation system.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise water consumption:

Low-flow urinals and toilets Toilets are equipped with water-saving buttons.
Use of water efficient applicances Kitchen equipment contains modern water-saving elements.
Use of efficient shower technology The shower knobs are water-saving knobs.
Repairing leaks Leaks are immediately fixed.
Activity Description

Energy & Resources

The golf club aims to minimise energy usage and has made various adaptations over the past years to accomplish this. Lamps were replaced by energy-saving lamps and various locations make use of motion sensors. Currently, different investments are being considered aimed at reducing the use of gas, such as the possible purchase of an electrically-driven rough mower. The purchase of a weather station would allow for optimal use of the irrigation system by taking precipitation and other weather conditions into account.

De Club is bewust bezig het gebruik van energie te verminderen. Er zijn in de afgelopen jaren verschillende aanpassingen geweest om dit te bewerkstelligen. Zo zijn lampen vervangen door spaarlampen en wordt er op veel locaties gebruikgemaakt van bewegingssensoren. Verschillende investeringen die gepland staan, moeten het gebruik van brandstoffen verminderen. Er wordt gekeken naar de mogelijkheden voor het gebruik van een elektrische greenmaaier. De aanschaf van een weerstation moet er voor gaan zorgen dat er o.a. beter ingespeeld kan worden op de vochtbehoefte.

Sources & Consumption

The following energy surveys have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub:

Energie-efficiency audit HAS 2000-06-19
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Consumption of renewable energy and resources at Domburgsche Golfclub:

  2009 2008 2007
60

Consumption of non-renewable energy and resources at Domburgsche Golfclub:

  2009 2008 2007
83000
11131000 9749000
4800
800
2

Energy Efficiency

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to diversify energy and fuel supply:

Use of electric hybrid vehicles Most of the handicarts are electric.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub is undertaking the following activities to reduce energy consumption:

Optimizing themostat levels for heating and refridgeration Levels of heating and cooling are arranged centrally, but can also be regulated in separate areas in order to prevent unnecessary heating or cooling.
Upgrading of building insulation The clubhouse has recently been extra insulated.
Installation of low-energy lighting Energy-saving lighting is attained through the use of as many energy-saving lamps and led-lamps as possible.
Use of motion sensor lighting Movement sensors are used for the lighting in the locker rooms and in the toilets.
Transition to energy efficient appliances Energy labels are highly considered in the purchasing of new equipment.
Use of timers with appliances, heating and lighting Outdoor lighting is regulated via a timer that is often adjusted to sunrises and sunsets.
Educating staff and customers The staff is made aware of the effects of activities with regard to energy usage.
Activity Description

Vehicles & Transport

The maintenance fleet at Domburgsche Golfclub uses the following fuel sources:

  Ride-on Mowers Walking Mowers Utility Vehicles
100% 67%
100% 33%

Additional vehicles operated by Domburgsche Golfclub use the following fuel sources:

  Golf Carts Cars Buses
100%

Domburgsche Golfclub has established the following schemes to encourage reductions in staff and customer transport emissions:

Staff showers Showers are available in the green-keepers shed.
Activity Description

Products & Supply Chains

An overview of the machines can be found in annex 11 of the CtG Management Plan. The work that is too expensive or requires special machinery is outsourced to third parties. For instance, the dredging of a water obstacle and the mowing of reed of that same water element. The levelling out of the tees with a special laser-driven leveller and, thereafter, the laying-out of the turf are also outsourced. All these activities, however, remain under the guidance of the head of green-keeping.

Voor een overzicht van de machines zie bijlage 11 van het CtG Beheerplan. Sommige grote klussen waarvoor speciale apparatuur vereist is, worden uitbesteed aan derden. Bijvoorbeeld het uitbaggeren van de waterhindernis en binnenkort ook het rietmaaien in dezelfde waterpartij. Ook het uitvlakken van de tees met een speciale lasergestuurde leveler en het zodenleggen erna is uitbesteed. Deze werkzaamheden staan steeds onder supervisie van de hoofdgreenkeeper.

Purchasing Policies

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following ethical / environmental purchasing activities:

Selection of certified products Purchasing places special attention to the certification of products.
Use of recycled and recyclable products Purchasing also considers whether a product can be recycled. This is an important element in their final decision.
Activity Description

Economic Multiplier

An overview of the supplier network at Domburgsche Golfclub:

  Total number of suppliers Total number of suppliers within 10 Kilometres Total number of suppliers within 100 Kilometres
4 4
2 2
9 2 3
3 2

Turfgrass Inputs

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following IPM activities:

Encouragin drought and disease tolerant grasses Used grasses are optimal for these climatic conditions. This minimizes the water usage and chance for disease.
Managing stress and wear Damage and wear and tear are avoided as much as possible by means of a good maintenance plan.
Enhancement of soil structure Soil structure is improved by means of aerating and through the measurement of results.
Optimization of the growing environment An optimal growth environment is cultivated through a good and actual maintenance plan and through expert advice.
Managing thatch levels Yearly measurements are made by external advisors who also advise on the amount of thatch and the policy to reduce this.
Establishing thresholds for pests and disease Ramps have been designed to optimise growth.
Scouting for pests and diseases Contact with the surrounding golf courses and registration of damage provides information about the risks of damage.
Monitoring / improvement of plant health The head of green-keeping keeps a keen eye on the quality of the grass.
Activity Description

Fertilizer use at Domburgsche Golfclub in the last three years:

2009 2008 2007
Organic Inorganic Organic Inorganic Organic Inorganic
Greens N 83 kg 42 kg
P 30 kg 15 kg
K 140 kg 70 kg
Tees N 144 kg
P 45 kg
K 192 kg
Fairways N 78 kg
P 20 kg
K 56 kg

Pesticide use at Domburgsche Golfclub in the last three years:

2009 2008 2007
Organic Inorganic Organic Inorganic Organic Inorganic
Greens Fungicide 8 kg 5 kg
Herbicide 4 kg 4 kg
Insecticide
Tees Fungicide
Herbicide 17 kg 17 kg
Insecticide
Fairways Fungicide
Herbicide 18 kg 18 kg
Insecticide

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following actions to optimize pesticide use:

Selection of appropriate products for specific pests and diseases The correct substances are chosen as a result of the expertise present on diseases and plagues, and the use of pesticides.
Spot-treatment with handheld sprayers and wipers All diseases and plagues are treated locally, besides the greens and foregreens.
Calibration and testing of sprayers The ideal measurement is chosen depending on the substances used and the type of weather, thereby realising usage- and dispersion optimisation.
Utilization of shrouded sprayser and anti-drip nozzles Spraying is done with anti-drip nozzles.
Activity Description

Waste Management

The following landscape assessments and surveys have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub:

milieu gemeente Veere afd. Milieu 2003-10-19
milieu en brandweer gemeente Veere afd. Milieu en brandweer 2005-11-19
milieu gemeente Veere afd. Milieu 2008-04-19
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Domburgsche Golfclub does not manage waste streams.

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following activities to continue the lifecycle of materials and resources:

Separation of recyclable materials Various materials are recycled.
Establishment of recycling centers Various containers are located centrally on the terrain in order to separate waste removal.
Returning clipping to fairways and walkways Fairway grass is not removed but remains on the fairway.
Education of staff and customer education Both staff and members are informed of how to proceed with waste removal.
Activity Description

Environmental Quality

Environmental management is carried out in different ways. Waste is separated and removed by external parties for recycling. Used water is drained into the public sewage system. The used water from the hosing-down area is chemically filtered and there is a silt deposit for waste water. Kitchen waste water is collected in a separate grease deposit. Frying fat is collected separately by a specialised sanitation company. Yearly samples are taken to assess the quality of (irrigation) water. This allows for the monitoring of the chemical quality of the water and serves as the basis for the fertilisation plan.

Er wordt op verschillende manieren rekening gehouden met het milieu. Zo worden verschillende afvalstromen gescheiden verzameld en opgehaald door partijen die dit hergebruiken of recyclen. Het afvalwater wordt geloosd op het openbare riool. Het afvalwater van de spuitplaats wordt door een chemisch filter geleid, er is een slibput voor vuilwater. Keukenafvalwater wordt opgevangen in een aparte vetput en frituurvet wordt door een speciaal reinigingsbedrijf opgehaald. Jaarlijks wordt onderzoek gedaan naar de kwaliteit van het (beregenings)water en worden grondmonsters genomen. Hierdoor kan de chemische kwaliteit worden gemonitord. Deze gegevens dienen als basis voor het bemestingsschema.

Water Analysis

Domburgsche Golfclub monitors water quality with the following frequency:

  Chemical Biological Visual
Three Yearly Three Yearly Three Yearly
Yearly Three Yearly Daily
Three Yearly Three Yearly Three Yearly

Waste Water

Waste water from Domburgsche Golfclub is managed as follows:

  Discharges to Formal Discharge Agreement
N/A N/A
Mains Sewer Y
Mains Sewer Y
Via Oil Separator Y

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials at Domburgsche Golfclub are handled and disposed of as follows:

  Secure Storage Registered Uplift

Pollution Prevention

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following activities to prevent pollution from its maintenance facility and clubhouse:

Storage of equipment and hazardous products on covered, sealed impervious areas Dangerous substances are stored in a certified cabinet.
Maintenance of equipment on covered, sealed impervious areas Large machine maintenance is outsourced whereas small maintenance is conducted on a fluid-sealed floor.
Mixing of pesticides and fertilizers over impervious surfaces Fertilisers are mixed on a fluid-sealed floor.
Installation of above-ground fuel tanks The fuel tank meets all criteria and is periodically checked.
Installation of sufficient secondary containment for fuel The drip container of the fuel tank meets all legislative criteria and is large enough.
Provision of containment booms and absorbent materials There is plenty of absorption material present and within reach.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following activities to prevent pollution on its golf course:

Eliminating leachate and run-off through careful timing of turf inputs Weather statistics are narrowly watched to determine the ideal timing for the application of pesticides and fertilisers.
Establishment of vegetative buffer strips around water bodies No substances are used in the bank zone of water elements (at least 3m from the water line).
Establishment of emergency spillage response plan A contingency plan is in place directing the necessary actions needed in order to immediately fix any leaks, thereby minimising/eliminating damage.
Controlling erosion and sediment discharge A good mowing policy prevents erosion from taking place.
Establishment of pesticide-free zones No-spray zones have been determined across the entire terrain.
Activity Description

People & Communities

A special commission has been created to handle all issues concerning nature on the golf course. This commission, that includes the head of green-keeping, is responsible for the development of plans and for dispersing this information among its members. A special information board has been installed in the clubhouse for members to inform them per season of the newest developments. A special webpage and a dedicated column in the quarterly club newsletter have been created to inform members specifically about the commission’s activities and nature at the Domburgsche Golf Club.

Er is een speciale commissie aangesteld, die belast is met alle zaken rond de natuur op de golfbaan. Deze commissie, waarin ook de hoofdgreenkeeper zitting heeft, is verantwoordelijk voor het ontwikkelen van plannen en het informeren van de leden. Voor de leden is er een speciaal bord ingericht in het clubgebouw waarop per seizoen wetenswaardigheden te zien zijn. Daarnaast is er een speciale pagina op de website te benaderen die informatie geeft over commissie en natuur op de Domburgsche Golfclub en een rubriek met natuur-wetenswaardigheden in het clubblad, dat eens per kwartaal verschijnt.

Employment & Education

Typical staffing levels at Domburgsche Golfclub are:

  Full Time Part Time Seasonal
3
2 1
2
1
1

The environmental working group at Domburgsche Golfclub is comprised of:

  • Course Manager
  • Committee Members
  • Technical Specialist

Employees at Domburgsche Golfclub receive the following formal and informal environmental education:

Storage, application and disposal of pesticides Employees are informed about the use, the storage and disposal of chemicals and pesticedes.
Efficient water management Staff is informed and in efficiency and waste management.
Management of accidents and emergencies Much is done to prevent accidents and emergencies, when they do happen, date and time are recorded in a log.
Management of habitats and vegetation The management plan, paid attention to the value and maintenace of habitats.
Health & Safety Staff is informed, and equipped with personal protective equipment.
Understanding of landscape and cultural heritage The management plan, paid attention to the value and maintenace of landscape and cultural heritage.
Enviromental management planning The GEO commitee is concerned with environmental management.
Activity Description

Community Relations

Domburgsche Golfclub engages with local community groups in the following manner:

Neighbours The golf club is in contact with the neighbours.
Local Government The golf club is in contact with the local government.
Local Enviromental Groups Several enviromental groups are involved with the nature activities.
Media When there are interesting events at the golfcourse (local) media is informed by the club.
Local Businesses Several local businesses are involved by the club through a business membership.
Schools & Colleges The club and clubmanagement participates in education.
Activity Description

Land Use & Cultural Heritage

Domburgsche Golfclub does not provides access or diversified land use for others.

No archaeological or heritage surveys have been undertaken at Domburgsche Golfclub.

Domburgsche Golfclub does not consult any organizations regarding the conservation of cultural heritage.

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following activities to conserve cultural heritage features:

Historic Features (Hedgerows / Dykes / Moats / Cairns etc) There is a dyke on the east side of the course.
Element of WWII There are several elements of war found on the course, like a war bunker, a trench, and a lot of bomb craters.
Activity Description

Communications

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following internal environmental communications:

Provision of newsletters, notice boards & poster displays There is an notice board in the clubhouse that provides information about flora and fauna.
Members evenings and course walks Members evenings and course walks are held, for example the national birdwaching day.
Interpretation panels & course signage Interpretation panels are present.
Activity Description

Domburgsche Golfclub undertakes the following social and environmental advocacy activities:

Website, press releases & brochures There is an seperate page on the website that shows information about the comitted to gree/GEO certificate, and other related issues.
Activity Description