GOLF courses across Worcestershire could soon be going green.
There are plans to put up bird boxes, develop hedgerows and grow wild grasses in a bid to tee off into an environmentally-friendly future.
A number of clubs from both Worcestershire and Herefordshire could soon see real green benefits with the offer of free environmental management advice.
Jointly funded by the English Golf Union and English Nature, the service is being provided by STRI, the golf industry's independent advisory and research specialist.
The aim is for advisers to walk each individual course and give advice on encouraging wildlife to flourish.
Habitats
The club then continues to receive free support for up to 18 months and will hopefully be awarded with the accolade of "Environmental Award for Golf Courses".
"With a mix of many different habitats, golf courses are oases and a stepping stone for plants, animals and birds in both rural and urban landscapes," said Dr Keith Duff, chief scientist for English Nature.
"Golf clubs throughout the country can get free advice to make them even better for wildlife conservation."
Clubs participating in the scheme to date include Evesham, Belmont Lodge, Fulford Heath, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
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