Golf courses can provide critical elements of habitat for many species including amphibians, fish, small mammals, birds, insects, and larger mammals. The use of best management practices and enhancement of wildlife habitat, buffer strips and wetlands on the golf course help to maximize the protection of natural resources and protect wildlife for future generations. The Institute and GCSAA support research, education, and other programs to enhance wildlife and natural habitat on golf course properties.

• Golf course superintendents often develop innovative solutions to environmental issues. The Institute wants to spotlight your environmental efforts in the area of water use and water quality. Share your story - no matter how large or small - so your approach can help others address common environmental concerns and challenges. Use the template to share your story now.

The Institute needs your photos from the five focus areas to help build a photo library. Share your environmental stewardship efforts with others through photos.

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• TPC Deer Run’s Eagle
• GCSAA’s new seminar: Wildlife and Habitat Management on the Course
• A Bird Cam Project
• Nature of the Game
• Golf courses can improve the nature of the game

• Considering wildlife in golf course management - Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
• Xerces Society - Downloadable Fact Sheets and Booklets About Native Pollinators
• Butterflies and moths on golf courses, The R&A, St. Andrews

• Primer on pollination and pollinators
• Bat Conservation International
• Land Trust Alliance
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species information
• USFWS Safe Harbor Agreements
• USGA Wildlife Links Program
• Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflets-NRCS
• Wildlife Links – partnership of USGA and National Fish and Wildlife Service
• BioDiversity Research Institute
• Nature in the Rough--Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago offers premier environment for wildlife
• Audubon International’s golf and environment website
• Audubon International’s Eco-friendly golf course list