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Proposal to build golf course on sensitive Nova Scotia land faces increased opposition

More than 12,000 people have signed their names to an online petition aimed to protect a parcel of land from development at West Mabou Beach Provincial Park – an area deemed ecologically sensitive.


Naturalist writer takes aim at lawn care customers over ‘frivolous’ want to be weed-free

An opinion piece published online by MSN has teed off against lawn care companies and their customers who fear the City of Regina may soon outlaw the use of non-essential pest control products.


Balfour Golf Club’s Larry Olson named Syngenta BCGSA superintendent of the year

BCGSA president Warren Blue said Olson has been an inspiration to his peers in the industry.


Property line dispute has lawn bowling club concerned about its ability to irrigate playing surface

Officials from a Kitchener lawn bowling club say the quality of their playing surface has been compromised because of damage caused by a construction company working nearby.
 
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Reducing ecological impact

How Canada’s golf courses are reducing their ecological impact on the environment

Golf courses, as green spaces in urban settings, are both defended for their ability to capture carbon and criticized by environmentalists who argue pesticide and fertilizer applications are detrimental to ecosystems. » Read more...
 
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