Golf in Ukraine

Golf and Environment

How do turfgrasses benefit our communities and the environment?

Turfgrass reduces loss of topsoil from wind and water erosion.
Turfgrass absorbs and filters rain and runoff water, recharging ground and surface water.
Turfgrass captures and cleans runoff water from urban areas.
Turfgrass improves the soil and restores damaged areas (e.g./ landfills, mining sites).
Turfgrass improves air quality and moderates temperature.
Turfgrass reduces noise/ glare and visual pollution.
Golf course turfgrasses, trees, shrubs and water features create and enhance wildlife habitats.
Turfgrass and golf enhance physical health.
Golf contributes to the community's economy.

The following pages explore each of these benefits in more detail. More information on specific benefits can be found in the research referenced in the text and listed at the conclusion of the paper.




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