In the first of a new segment for 2019, STRI ecological consultant, Rowan Rumball, discusses how golf is uniquely positioned to be one under par…

The winners of the 2019 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at The Crown, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and the…

Amanda Dorans, greenkeeper at Dundonald Links, south-west Scotland chair of BIGGA and previous Golf Environment Award (GEA) champion, discusses the ‘behind the scences’ sustainability at…

I will be honest. I am a huge food snob, as many of you who have eaten with me or been to Portugal with the…

STRI ecologist, Rowan Rumball, looks back on his first year with the Golf Environment Awards and discusses the 2019 finalists.         Earlier…

Would you like to be part of the celebrations for the Golf Environment Awards 2019, on 23 January in Harrogate? Tickets for the awards ceremony…

STRI is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2019 Golf Environment Awards (GEAs), recognising golf clubs and individuals that strive to undertake environmental best practice.    …

The 50% decline in population of one of the UK’s best-loved wild animals has ignited many campaigns such as Hedgehog Street and Hedgehog Awareness Week. STRI’s Head of ecology…

STRI Head of ecology and environment, Bob Taylor, considers the impact current trends in grassland management has on arachnids, and why we might be doing wrong, by…

We have strengthened our ecology services by appointing a new consultant to join our UK team.     Rowan Rumball joins STRI as ecological consultant…

The Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) have been a part of the golf industry for twenty-three years, but how much do you really know about the awards…

I’m delighted to announce that entrants to the Golf Environment Awards 2019 will receive CPD points in conjunction with their BIGGA membership during the application…

They defy the natural laws of physics, secretly communicate via an elaborate fungi network, and receive preferential treatment from their mothers. Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of…

by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment The word sustainability is used so widely that its original context has been corrupted to the point…

by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment This month we are celebrating British hedgehog week in support of our friends at the British Hedgehog…

by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment There are always occasions in our life, or in our work, that cause us to stop, look…

by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment As I pondered how I might start the “Focus On” workshop that I was compiling for…

by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment Following my presentation at this year’s BTME, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the subjects…

The winners of the 2018 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at The Crown, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and the…

STRI Group is delighted to announce that the governing bodies for amateur golf in the UK & Ireland will be supporting the Golf Environment Awards…

by Bob Taylor, STRI Head of ecology and environment To kick-off my first ‘Taylor Talks’ column I’m going to discuss two related and very important…

STRI is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2018 Golf Environment Awards (GEA), recognising golf clubs and individuals that strive to undertake environmental best practice.    …

by Sophie Vukelic, Ecology consultant The STRI ecology and environment team has completed the final longlisting process for the 2018 Golf Environment Awards. This heralds…

by @striturf_sophie Once again we have been amazed by the standard of entry to the Golf Environment Awards and have had a great deal of…

LAST CHANCE: The Golf Environment Awards application deadline is approaching! Have you entered yet?     STRI Group and The R&A encourage all eco-friendly clubs,…

Golf courses are not just great for a quick nine holes, they are also great areas for wildlife. STRI’s ecology consultant, Teneille Barwick, wades into…

STRI Group has expanded its UK regional ecology and environment operation by bringing in two new consultants.     Teneille Barwick joins STRI after moving…

The winners of the Golf Environment Awards 2017 have arrived back in the UK following a truly memorable champions’ trip to the Algarve.   Alex…

STRI ecologists Bob Taylor and Sophie Vukelic talk to Turf Business about the Golf Environment Awards (GEA).     The winners of the 2017 Golf…

by @striturf_bob Woodland thinning and tree removal are an essential part of greenkeeping. It’s necessary to ensure optimum turfgrass quality by way of air flow…

by @striturf_richw and @striturf_sophie Gorse is a very important component of links courses around the UK. It provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds and mammals,…

by @striturf_sophie March signals the beginning of many wildlife events, some of which determine how we manage the landscape. Whether you manage a golf course…

STRI’s head of ecology, Bob Taylor, will be among the speakers at the BIGGA Scotland Golf Industry Conference 2017.     Taking place at Perth…

The winners of the 2017 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at the Hotel Du Vin, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group….

STRI Group is delighted to announce that The R&A has agreed to become a lead partner of the Golf Environment Awards (GEA).      …

After a year filled with new ideas for nature conservation, environmental innovations and chemical legislation changes, STRI is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2017 Golf…

As the autumn nights draw in your golf club’s attention may be turning to course refurbishment, landscaping or extensions. Perhaps tree removal, pond cleaning or changing…

by @striturf_sophie   Trees are an important feature on golf courses, providing definition, strategy and screening for adjacent holes. However, their removal is also a vital part…