Tree Planting and Management for Golf Courses
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Trees provide both functional and aesthetic benefits to golf courses. When selecting and planting trees, considerations must be made for the tree's form, growth rate, rooting habit, susceptibility to pests and diseases, and leaf characteristics. Environmental conditions of the site like soil pH, light levels, water availability, and drainage must also be assessed. Ongoing management and maintenance of both normal and stressed trees includes fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and addressing any disease or pest issues. Balancing the needs of trees and turf can also present challenges to golf course operations.
Tree Planting and Management for Golf Courses
- 1. TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT IN RECREATIONAL AREAS 25-26 July 2000, IPSP COMPLEX, UNI. MALAYA TREE PLANTING AND MANAGEMENT FOR GOLF COURSES HAZREENA HUSSEIN Architecture Department Faculty of Built Environment University Malaya
- 2. ISSUES Why do we need trees? What are the considerations in selecting a tree? What are the maintenance and management of trees? What are the problems in tree planting?
- 3. FUNCTIONS The Play of the Game/ Architectural Design Visual Enhancement/ Aesthetic Value Financial Value Engineering Uses
- 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Tree Features – Form and Size
- 5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Tree Features – Rate of Growth – Rooting Habit – Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases – Leaf Characteristics – Other Characteristics – Tree Planting for Putting Greens, Tees and Fairways
- 6. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Site Consideration – Environmental Conditions – Soil pH – Light Levels – Water Availability and Drainage Availability of Material
- 7. MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Normal and Stressed Trees Fertilization Irrigation Pruning Disease and Pest Management Other Maintenances – Cable and Bracing - Lighting Protection
- 8. FURTHER ISSUES Trees vs. Turf Tree Hazards CONCLUSION