In early 2019 Nairn Dunbar applied for Stage 1 of the Golf Environment awards which involved a thorough explanation of the clubs environmental and ecological management techniques and how we are making a fundamental positive impact on the surrounding landscape and biodiversity. We also described how efficiently we are able to manage nature conservation, turfgrass, waste and water.
The club were then delighted to have been selected from all the applicants to progress to stage 2 of the awards alongside another 26 clubs in the UK. Stage 2 rewards golf clubs who consistently deliver outstanding ecological habitat creation and management with a visit from STRI Ecologist Rowan Rumball to review their site.
Rowan visited Nairn Dunbar on 10th September 2019 and was keen to view our recent dune restoration, bare sand habitat, ecological rough, gorse and tree management projects. The 3 hour visit gave us the chance to showcase the whole site including the clubhouse where rowan viewed the solar panels, pollinating flower beds, energy saving lightbulbs, water saving measures, recycling and waste management. Having an ecologist visit Nairn Dunbar allowed us to gain some valuable knowledge regarding the management of our site and future projects.
Nairn Dunbar are now seeing tangible results from introducing environmentally sustainable management projects across our golf course and these projects are allowing us to achieve an increase in habitat varieties, improve playing experiences for golfers and provide a positive contribution to wildlife. With the ever-increasing spotlight on environmental matters, it is fundamentally important for Nairn Dunbar to assess what we can do to achieve environmental sustainability while continuing to maximise the enjoyment of golf.
Finalists for the Golf Environment Awards 2020 will be announced in late 2019 and invited alongside the other 27 clubs and sponsors to the STRI Awards ceremony at BTME 2020. Being selected for stage 2 is a great achievement for Nairn Dunbar and in recognition of all our hard work will be rewarded with a Highly commended certificate.
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