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Trees
Responsible choices for the next 100 years
Quote
"as beautiful as trees are, we must not lose sight of the fact that there is a limited place for them in golf.“
- Donald Ross
Trees
Pros• Frames greens and fairways• Strategic to shot choice• Habitat for animals• Safety, blocks errant shots• Beauty• Separates holes• Sense of history (plant
program since the early 20’s)• Park like setting
Cons• Large water consumption• Expensive maintenance• Turf weakening and
intrusion• Blocks sunlight, even more
critical in winter• Reduced air circulation• Blocks views (ie. 2,10)• Encroaches on hole design
Important tree evaluation• Does the tree help or hurt the playability of the golf course?• Does the tree slow course playing time?• Does the tree provide safety to golfers or buildings by blocking errant shots?• Does the tree obscure a scenic view or the golfer's need to see the green?• Is it a desirable tree species?• What is the value of the tree?• How long may the tree live?• How healthy is the tree?• How fast does the tree grow?• Does the tree create turf maintenance problems?• Does the tree contribute to the artistic landscape of the golf course?• Does the tree need attention: pruning, thinning, moving, removal, disease
or insect treatment, fertilization.
Tree facts
• Tree can roots can radiate 150% of the height of the tree, and typically 50 feet in every direction
• Trees are dominant to grass and steal nutrients, water, and sunlight from other turf
Bottom line
• Must have a tree master plan• Trees are expensive to maintain• Trees consume a lot of water• Sequoyah has been overplanted• Eucalyptus trees should all go• The overall inventory should be reduced• Some trees to be replanted (desirable species)
Range(260 yds uphill, 60 yd
s wide)
Resources
• http://www.golfcoursearboristtreeservice.com/