The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit
How to Build, Implement and Maintain an Environmental Plan for Grounds and Golf Courses
By Anthony L. Williams | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
A comprehensive, one-stop guide to environmental stewardship for golf courses and grounds
This highly practical guide covers the full complement of tools green industry professionals need to create a successful environmental program on golf courses and grounds. Written by a leading golf course superintendent and grounds manager, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit offers a comprehensive analysis of all relevant issues, including environmental management, resource management, community engagement, and document management.
The emphasis throughout is on the development of programs that are both sustainable and practical, combining the protection and renewal of environmental systems with a workable business plan. Regulatory issues as well as concerns of owners, customers, and the community at large are also addressed. Clear, pragmatic, up-to-the-minute coverage includes:
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Numerous illustrations, photos, and customizable templates and checklists that readers can use in their own projects
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A system for sorting projects into green, greener, and greenest in order to tailor implementation for different budgets and project complexity
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An in-depth look at site assessment, water quality and conservation, integrated pest management, and wildlife habitat management
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Guidance for developing green public relations and communications skills to promote the project in the community
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Field-tested procedures for building a state-of-the art documentation system for capturing, organizing, and disseminating information
A must-read for golf course superintendents, irrigation specialists, turfgrass specialists, and grounds managers, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit is also useful for landscape architects and designers, grounds owners, developers, builders, contractors, and anyone wishing to be on the cutting edge of sustainability in the green industry.
Editions of The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780470635162
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118208601
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118208595
Read an Excerpt
A comprehensive, one-stop guide to environmental stewardship for golf courses and grounds
This highly practical guide covers the full complement of tools green industry professionals need to create a successful environmental program on golf courses and grounds. Written by a leading golf course superintendent and grounds manager, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit offers a comprehensive analysis of all relevant issues, including environmental management, resource management, community engagement, and document management.
The emphasis throughout is on the development of programs that are both sustainable and practical, combining the protection and renewal of environmental systems with a workable business plan. Regulatory issues as well as concerns of owners, customers, and the community at large are also addressed. Clear, pragmatic, up-to-the-minute coverage includes:
-
Numerous illustrations, photos, and customizable templates and checklists that readers can use in their own projects
-
A system for sorting projects into green, greener, and greenest in order to tailor implementation for different budgets and project complexity
-
An in-depth look at site assessment, water quality and conservation, integrated pest management, and wildlife habitat management
-
Guidance for developing green public relations and communications skills to promote the project in the community
-
Field-tested procedures for building a state-of-the art documentation system for capturing, organizing, and disseminating information
A must-read for golf course superintendents, irrigation specialists, turfgrass specialists, and grounds managers, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit is also useful for landscape architects and designers, grounds owners, developers, builders, contractors, and anyone wishing to be on the cutting edge of sustainability in the green industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit about?
A comprehensive, one-stop guide to environmental stewardship for golf courses and grounds
This highly practical guide covers the full complement of tools green industry professionals need to create a successful environmental program on golf courses and grounds. Written by a leading golf course superintendent and grounds manager, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit offers a comprehensive analysis of all relevant issues, including environmental management, resource management, community engagement, and document management.
The emphasis throughout is on the development of programs that are both sustainable and practical, combining the protection and renewal of environmental systems with a workable business plan. Regulatory issues as well as concerns of owners, customers, and the community at large are also addressed. Clear, pragmatic, up-to-the-minute coverage includes:
-
Numerous illustrations, photos, and customizable templates and checklists that readers can use in their own projects
-
A system for sorting projects into green, greener, and greenest in order to tailor implementation for different budgets and project complexity
-
An in-depth look at site assessment, water quality and conservation, integrated pest management, and wildlife habitat management
-
Guidance for developing green public relations and communications skills to promote the project in the community
-
Field-tested procedures for building a state-of-the art documentation system for capturing, organizing, and disseminating information
A must-read for golf course superintendents, irrigation specialists, turfgrass specialists, and grounds managers, The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit is also useful for landscape architects and designers, grounds owners, developers, builders, contractors, and anyone wishing to be on the cutting edge of sustainability in the green industry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Gardening > Specialised gardening methods > Landscape gardening
Where can I read a sample of The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780470635162
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit?
Anthony L. Williams
Who is the Publisher of the book The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit is available as paperback(ISBN 9780470635162) and ebook(ISBN 9781118208601) and ebook(ISBN 9781118208595)
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