Woodland Management
During times when we have had frosts we have been busy working on our woodland management plans. There are many different types of tree and bush in our habitats and they are being identified, inspected and plans are being made for the best way to manage the sites so they flourish for years to come.
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| Log Piles
We have removed dead or dying material and the waste has been recycled in two ways. Firstly some log piles have been constructed which are a valuable habitat for many insects and fungi. Birds can feed off these insects. Secondly the smaller branches have been fed through a chipper so that they can be laid on some muddy areas at the end of certain paths.
Clear woodland
Apart from the ecological factor of this management there is a major benefit for the golfer. Firstly it will be much easier for someone who hits a stray drive into the area to find their ball. It will still require a well played shot to return to the fairway or green. Secondly thinning the woodland means that there will be a lot more light and air/wind that is allowed to enter the main playing areas. This will mean less time spent in frost and drier conditions.
There are many areas to tackle around the golf course and so this will be an ongoing operation when time, money and resources allow.
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