The Sports Turf Research Institute - Training

Grounds and Parks

Understanding the Science and Management of your Grounds and Parklands


Aimed at professionals who maintain large areas of turf in parks, recreational areas, historical estates, cemeteries, National Trust sites, private and public gardens, this specialist course is designed to help them cope with today’s constant demands for perfect lawns and grounds.

This one day course will provide information on the latest techniques, new research and current issues surrounding the care of private and public turf areas. It will cover aspects of turfgrass management and maintenance specific to large turf areas: coping with wear and tear from high visitor levels; selecting and laying turf; pesticide guidance and legislation; drainage & irrigation and coping with areas of shade.

This combination of current scientific research and practical elements is only available through the professional skills of STRI. In addition delegates benefit from the in-house facilities on our trial grounds at Bingley.

Every course is Basis registered & supported by a comprehensive training folder. All delegates will recieve a certificate of attendance. Presentations will have emphasis on physical aspects in a hands on workshop style approach, delivered by the STRI Agronomy Team, Research Staff and Consultancy Specialists.


Programme 2009

Construction

  • Drainage Principles
  • Developement of surfaces
  • Turf Vs Seed
  • Reinforced Turf Systems


    Maintenance

    • Cutting quality and height of cut
    • Aeration and decompaction
    • Scarification
    • Renovation
    • Irrigation

    Pesticides

    • Legislation
    • Guide to usage
    • Review of current products

    Special Problems

    • Shade issues
    • Wear problems
    • Slopes
    • Surface changes
    • Desire lines

    The module costs 2009:

    £205 per person + VAT
    £185 per person + VAT for STRI Subscribers

    For more information on this course contact Sales & Marketing

     

     

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