USGA Green Section Record, April 3, 2020 SHARE: Join Our Email List How To Make Your Golf Course More Bird-Friendly B y George Waters , manager, Green Section Education Many bird species, even common birds that we see every day, are under threat from habitat loss and various other challenges. Golfers and golf courses are in a great position to help. Many of the most beneficial ways to support birds on the golf course mesh nicely with ongoing efforts to reduce resource consumption, improve maintenance efficiency and offer activities beyond golf. The information in this article will help you support birds and ecosystem health at your course, and may improve the bottom line as well. Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Course Care Video Fore The Golfer: How To Be Green On The Golf Course Fore The Golfer: Wildlife On Golf Courses There are many ways we can help golf to be greener. Choosing to walk, using biodegradable tees and having reasonable expectations for course conditions are a few great examples. Golf courses provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Many courses work hard protecting and expanding habitat to improve our environment and allow us to experience nature in action. Watch Video Watch Video The spread of COVID-19 is having a tremendous impact on golf courses across the country. The USGA Green Section would like to help all golf facilities manage the agronomic, labor and budgetary challenges caused by the virus. Please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center for a wide range of information and updates, or contact a USGA agronomist for advice and guidance customized to your unique situation. USGA Green Section COVID-19 Resource Center FAQs For Dealing With Reduced Maintenance During COVID-19 What Happens If You Don't Maintain A Golf Course? Managing A Golf Course During A Crisis Golf Course Maintenance Strategies To Limit The Spread Of COVID-19 Minimizing The Impact Of Reduced Golf Course Maintenance Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Unbiased research lies at the core of how the USGA Green Section operates. Along with visiting hundreds of courses, we rely heavily on university research to guide our recommendations. Courses are gaining clarity on the short-term impacts that state and local regulations related to COVID-19 will have on golf and maintenance, but long-term implications are unknown. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region In response to COVID-19, many states have made adjustments to pesticide certification training and testing. Check with your state pesticide office to understand your options. Among the many concerns related to COVID-19, people in the golf industry are increasingly worried about the level of maintenance that can be performed on golf courses. Read More Read More Editorial Staff Adam Moeller Editor in Chief George Waters Associate Editor Matthew Patalona Creative Director Andrew Caron Art Director United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Contact Us Stay Connected with the USGA ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Important Links USGA Privacy Policy USGA Green Section Home Page USGA Staff Contact Information Course Consulting Service Information USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online (TERO) ©2020 by United States Golf Association® Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications USGA Green Section publications are made available through the courtesy of the United States Golf Association (USGA®). The reuse of these materials is authorized only if the following conditions are met in their entirety. This policy applies to all Green Section publications, including articles, videos, presentations, and webcasts. 1) Adherence to all components of our Conditions for Reuse policy. 2) Inclusion of the appropriate Reprint Permission Language. 3) Notification of your Intent To Reprint Content. The USGA Green Section Record (ISSN 2156-5813) is published twice monthly via electronic mail by the United States Golf Association®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--April-3--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=-dZM-pF8PaA[5/4/2020 2:33:14 PM]