Ecological Golf Course Management
Ecological Golf Course Management by Paul D. Sachs, published by John Wiley & Sons on March 15, 2002, is a comprehensive resource that delves into ecological turf management. This 216-page book is designed for golf course superintendents, sports field managers, and turf professionals who aim to reduce or eliminate chemical pesticide use. It emphasizes the importance of managing the health of soil organisms and their interactions, providing insights into natural plant defense systems and the allies that contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
Readers will find detailed discussions on various topics, including biological and botanical pest control, plant stress management, and compost production. The book also covers natural disease suppressants and biological fertility management, along with techniques for soil, leaf tissue, and water analysis. By exploring the ecological impact of conventional pesticides and cultural practices, this edition serves as a valuable guide for those interested in sustainable practices within the landscape architecture of golf courses and sports fields.
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Ecological Golf Course Management is the most comprehensive work ever done on ecological turf management. It’s a must-have for any golf course superintendent, sports field manager, or turf professional interested in reducing or eliminating chemical pesticide use.
Ecological Golf Course Management focuses on managing the health and welfare of all soil organisms from a single-celled bacterium to fully developed turf plants and connects the reader to the important and relevant interactions between them. It points out ways to exploit natural plant defense systems that have been largely ignored and to engage many of the powerful allies that live above and below ground.
Ecological Golf Course Management explores in detail the many aspects of:
* Biological and botanical pest control
* Plant stress management
* Compost production and use
* Natural disease suppressants
* Biological fertility management
* Soil, leaf tissue, and water analysis
* The ecological impact of conventional pesticides and cultural practices
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