National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada |
| The National Golf Course Owners' Association Canada is a
not-for-profit trade association, owned and governed by its membership, to
provide business support to Canadian golf course operators and related stakeholders,
and to present one united voice representing the golf course industry. |
| Contact: Doug Ferne, Regional Director NGCOA Canada – BC Chapter 4018 Hopesmore Drive Victoria , B.C. V8N 6A3 Telephone: (250) 220-5128 Fax: (250) 477-0626 Cell: (250) 217-3500 Email Address: dferne@ngcoa.ca Website: http://www.ngcoa.ca Top of Page |
|
NGCOA Report |
| November, 2008 |
|
NGCOA Canada Environmental Position
Statement
Board Approval – Feb 25/08 Environmental Webpage Announcement In today’s world, golf is often unjustly portrayed as being detrimental to the environment. In order to change this perception, we need to educate the public on all of the positive things that golf does to enhance the environment. NGCOA Canada is committed to ensuring that the environmentally friendly programs and initiatives undertaken by the golf industry are presented in a consistent and uniform manner. The goal of our Association is to promote and provide recognition of the golf industry for fostering the principles of sustainability, stewardship and the best environmental practices with the objective of illustrating that golf courses and their operations are environmental assets to the community. The NGCOA believes that we must continue to educate ourselves, in order to be able spread this message. As part of the NGCOA Canada commitment to provide assistance to its members, we have created an environmental section on our website. By creating this central starting point, our membership will have the ability to quickly access resources and expertise on environmental issues that we all face in our operations. The site contains our Environmental Position Statement and a key contacts database which is broken down by chapter to allow the membership to access those individuals and associations who will be most familiar with any issues that affect their operations. In the future we will add further features and resources to assist the membership in communicating the message of golf’s benefits to the environment. Environmental GHG Reduction Program Earlier this year BC Chapter announced our partnership with EBSC and launched a new leading edge Environmental Program. The initiative is Par “0” a Certification Program that promotes environmental stewardship and eco-efficiency in the golf industry. A recent Turfgrass study in the US conducted by an independent environmental and energy expert showed that responsibly managed turf can capture up to four times more carbon from the air than is produced by the engine(s) of the maintenance equipment required. The study shows that a net carbon benefit exists from well managed Turfgrass. Par “0” is an environmental program that provides certification to golf operations who are working towards becoming environmental leaders. The program will enable golf clubs to implement plans to become “carbon neutral”. With the public, private sector and all levels of government becoming more aware of the need for immediate action against climate change, carbon neutral golf operations gain competitive advantage within the new low-carbon economy and reap the benefits of being part of the solution. For further information and particular details of the Par “0” please contact EBSC at (204) 229-5680 or electronically at, john@EBSCgolf.com Doug Ferne, Regional Director NGCOA Canada BC Chapter |
Top of Page |
