Training - Grounds and Parklands

Understanding the Science and Management of your Grounds and Parklands

This course has been extended to a Day and a half

5th - 6th November 2008

STRI, Bingley, West Yorkshire

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.

Programme - 5th - 6th November 2008

Construction
- Drainage principles
- Development of surfaces
- Turf Vs Seed
- Reinforced Turf Systems

Maintenance
- Cutting Quality and Height of cut
- Aeration & Decompaction
- Scarification
- Renovation
- Irrigation

Pesticides
- Legislation
- Guide to usage
- Review of current products

Special Problems
- Shade Issues
- Wear Problems
- Slopes
- Surface changes
- Desire Lines

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.

The module costs:

£199 per person + VAT

£180 per person + VAT for STRI Subscribers

For more information contact Hiren Chauhan on 01274 518908 or by our contact form.

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