The recent partnership between the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the R&A to manage habitats for wildlife and to make golfers aware of ecological issues, can be seen as a very good initiative. It benefits to birds but also to this sport, often accused of not being eco-friendly. But it can also change the public perception of golf players, often seen as rich people, far from all these green worries. However, with millions of golfers all around the world and thousands in the UK, there is still a lot of work to do even if things start changing. There has been a growing awareness over the past decade according to RSPB. Initiatives like RSPB’s could be seen as a beginning but need to be follow by more golf clubs. Each one has the potential to be a sanctuary for wildlife. Planting native plants like heather and creating reed beds and hay meadows as well as reducing pesticide and fertiliser use can make a huge difference. Golf is a sport close to the nature. What could be most pleasant hearing a bird singing while you’re playing ?
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