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Golfbaan Dirkshorn
GEO CertifiedTM Report 2010
About the programme
GEO Certified™ is the symbol of great golf environments worldwide – an ecolabel credibly
representing a golf club’s commitment, efforts and results around sustainability, having met
practical criteria in the areas of nature, water, energy, supply chains, environmental quality,
and communities.
Widely endorsed by a growing number of golf organizations and people working in golf, GEO
Certified™ is trusted as an effective and straightforward way for clubs to assess the work
they’re doing, improve where needed, and focus on continually improving, in a way that
meets modern-day expectations and standards.
The ecolabel is administered by the Golf Environment Organization with funding and
collaboration throughout the industry. The credibility of the ecolabel is assured through
independent on-site verification every three years; transparency of criteria setting, evaluation
processes, and reporting; an emphasis on continual improvement; and by working to a
comprehensive definition of sustainability mapped specifically to golf. More in-depth
information about GEO, credibility, transparency, governance, and ecolabel benefits can be
found on golfenvironment.org.
This report is publicly available online and contains the information provided by Golfbaan
Dirkshorn as well as the independent verifiers report and recommendations – ensuring
transparency in reporting as well as a way for members, visitors and the wider community to
read about the good work being done by the golf club.
About this Report
Publication of this report indicates that Golfbaan Dirkshorn has been assessed against the
GEO Certification Criteria and awarded GEO Certified™ status.
Each section of this document covers a key area of environmentally sound golf facility
management. As defined by the Golf Environment Organization, these are: Nature, Landscape
& Heritage, Water, Turf, Waste, Energy, Education & Awareness and Management Planning.
To maintain this award Golfbaan Dirkshorn will be re-certified by a GEOSA Accredited
Verifier before July 9th 2013.
Authors
Tom Ten Hoope
Golfbaan Dirkshorn
Sander Kristalijn
GEO Sustainability Associate,
Accredited Verifier
Driving the Green
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Facility Details
Golfbaan Dirkshorn is a golf facility comprising:
Courses
•
Golfbaan Dirkshorn (18 holes)
Other
•
Pro Shop
•
Practice Facilities
Nature
Before the construction of the golf course natural terrain was minimal. The area was used for
agriculture, and offered little room for flora and fauna. Already during the design phase, there
is special attention paid to nature. There is, however, in response to the present species,
through the development of habitat. So there are pools, on corners with bush, pond
embankments, natural banks, wasteland, planted with trees, elements, and thickets realized.
Monitoring needs to be concerned about changes in species and numbers to be observed. The
club is busy to set up a comprehensive program.
Vóór de aanleg van het terrein was de natuurwaarde minimaal. Het gebied werd gebruik voor
akkerbouw, en bood weinig ruimte voor flora en fauna. Al tijdens de ontwerpfase is hier
speciale aandacht naar uitgegaan, door in te spelen op de wel aanwezige soorten, en door
habitat te ontwikkelen voor de vestiging van nieuwe soorten. Zo zij er poelen, overhoekjes
met ruigte, plasbermen, natuurlijke oevers, wasteland, beplante elementen met bomen, en
struwelen gerealiseerd. Monitoring moet er voor gaan zorgen om veranderingen in soorten en
aantallen te kunnen waarnemen. De club is druk bezig hier een uitgebreid programma voor op
te zetten.
Designations
Golfbaan Dirkshorn features areas that are designated or protected at the following levels:
•
Self Appointed
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Surveys
The following ecological surveys have been undertaken:
Title
Author
Date
Botanical
Provincie NoordHolland
2006-04-01
Birds
Golfclub Dirkshorn
2010-04-10
Mammals
Provincie NoordHolland
2006-04-01
Amphibians
Provincie NoordHolland
2006-04-01
Fish
Golfclub Dirkshorn
2007-03-20
Habitats
Estimated area of habitats at Golfbaan Dirkshorn:
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Rough ‘ecological’ grassland: 22.0 ha; of Local Importance
•
Scrub and shrub vegetation: ; of Local Importance
•
Wetlands: ; of Local Importance
•
Open water features: 7.5 ha; of Local Importance
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has undertaken the following activities to improve the landscape ecology
of the site:
Species
Rare, protected and notable species occurring at Golfbaan Dirkshorn [Latin names]:
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Phalacrocorax carbo (Aalscholver))
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Tadorna Tadorna (Bergeend)
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Ardea cinerea ( Blauwe reiger)
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Hirundo rustica (Boerenzwaluw)
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Charadrius hiaticula (Bontbekplevier)
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Buteo buteo (Buizerd)
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Tachybaptus ruficollis ( Dodaars)
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Pica pica (Ekster)
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Podiceps cristatus (Fuut)
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Apus apus (Gierzwaluw)
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Anthus pratensis (Graspieper)
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Anser anser (Grauwe gans)
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Carduelis chloris (Groenling)
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Prunelia modularis (Heggemus)
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Columba oenas (Holenduif)
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Columba palumbus (Houtduif)
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Passer domesticus (Huismus)
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Vanellus vanellus (Kievit)
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Larus fuscus (Kleine mantelmeeuw)
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Acrocephalus scirpaceus (Kleine karekiet
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Cygnus olor (Knobbelzwaan)
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Corvus monedula (Kauw)
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Larus ridibundus (Kokmeeuw)
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Parus major (Koolmees)
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Aythya fuligula (Kuifeens)
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Platalea leudorodia (Lepelaar)
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Fulica actra (Meerkoet)
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Turdus merula (Merel)
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Alopochen aegyptiacus (Nijlgans)
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Tringa hypoleucos (Oeverloper)
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Perdix perdix (Patrijs)
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Parus caeruleus (Pimpelmees)
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Botaurus stellaris (Roerdomp)
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Erithacus rubecula (Roodborst)
•
Haematopus ostralegus (Scholekster)
•
Larus canus (Stormmeeuw)
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Falco tinnunculus (Torenvalk)
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Tringa totanus (Tureluur)
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Streptopelia decaocta ( Turkse Tortel)
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Gallinago gallinago (Watersnip)
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Anas Platyrhynchos (Wilde eend)
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Troglodytes troglodytes (Winterkoning)
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Motacilla alba (Witte kwikstaart)
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Alcedo atthis (IJsvogel)
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Corvus corone (Zwarte kraai)
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Orthetrum cancellatum (Gewone oeverlibel)
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Polyommatus icarus (Icarusblauwtje)
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Lycaena phlaeas (Kleine vuurvlinder)
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Ischnura elegans (Lantaarntje)
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Rana Temporaria (Bruine kikker)
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Rana ridibunda (Groene kikker)
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Lissotriton vulgaris (Kleine watersalamander)
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Lepus europaeus (Haas)
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Mustela erminea (Hermelijn)
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Myotis dasycneme (Meervleermuis)
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Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Dwergvleermuis)
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Soricidea (Spitsmuis)
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Microtus arvalis (Veldmuis)
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Vulpes vulpes (Vos)
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Butomus umbellatus (Zwanenbloem)
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Typha latifolia (Grote lisdodde)
Consultation
Golfbaan Dirkshorn does consult with any nature conservation organisations.
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Activities
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has undertaken the following activities to enhance nature protection:
Activity
Description
Birdwatching
Various time a year members of Triga counts the birds early in the
morning. Diverse malen per jaar tellen de leden van Tringa de vogels
vroeg in de morgen.
Creation of
habitat
Construction of new habitat, like ponds, woodlands.
Bat shelter
The construction of a concrete cellar for the hibernation and a maternity
home for the summer shelters to support the bats Het aanleggen van een
betonnen kelder voor de winterslaap en een kast voor de kolonie in de
zomer voor vleermuizen
Birds
The preparation and placing of nest boxes for; falcon, great and blue tit,
and the barnswallow. Het maken en aanbrengen van nestkast(jes) voor,
valk, kool- en pimpelmees en de boerenzwaluw.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for maximizing its ecological value:
•
Prepare monitoring plan
Landscape & Heritage
Dirkshorn-golf course is located on former agricultural fields, mainly used for the cultivation of
flower bulbs. The structures of the plots are used in most cases, this is for both natural-and
linear plots. Also the construction of the clubhouse looked at the history of the area and
landscape, so there is a clubhouse designed entirely in the style of an old farm house and
situated on a mound.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn is gelegen op voormalig akkerbouw gebied, welke voornamelijk gebruikt
werd voor de bollenteelt. De structuren van de verkaveling zijn in de meeste gevallen
gehanteerd, dit geld voor zowel de natuulijke- als de rechtlijnige verkaveling. Ook bij de bouw
van het clubgebouw is gekeken naar de historie van het gebied en landschap, zo is er een
clubgebouw ontworpen die geheel in de stijl van een oude stolp boerderij is opgetrokken en
gesitueerd op een terp.
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Designations
Golfbaan Dirkshorn features the following landscape designations:
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Historic Landscapes / Parklands
•
Geological
Golfbaan Dirkshorn features the following cultural heritage designations and protected
features:
•
Other Historical Features (Hedgerows / Dykes / Moats / Cairns etc)
•
Kavelstructuur
Surveys
The following landscape assessments and appraisals been carried out at the site:
Date
Title
2002-08-13
Structuurplan Harenkarspel
2006-03-04
Natuurtoets
2008-03-04
Watertoets
2006-04-27
Milieu Effectrapportage
2007-09-26
Beheerplan Natuurdoeltypen
2009-12-01
Aanvaag tot erkenning Commited to Green voor de golfclub Dirkshorn
The following archaeological and heritage surveys have been carried out at the site:
Date
Title
2006-04-27
Ruimtelijke onderbouwing voor golfbaan Dirkshorn
2009-12-01
Aanvraag tot erkenning Commited to Green voor de golfclub Dirkshorn
Consultation
Golfbaan Dirkshorn does not consult with organisations responsible for landscape and
cultural heritage issues.
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Activities
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes the following activities to enhance landscape and cultural
heritage:
Activit
y
Description
Buildin
g
design
The clubhouse is designed in the rise of an old farmhouse on a mound. Het
clubhuis is ontworpen in de stijl van een oude stolpboerderij op een terp.
Course
design
The design is specially tuned, starting with the cultural and historical values.
Het ontwerp is er speciaal op afgestemd, met als uitgangspunt deze cultuur
historische waarden.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for conserving or enhancing its
landscape and cultural heritage value:
•
Maintain current structures
Water
Because the golf course located under NAP water has a big influence. The aim is to keep the
the water on NAP -3.15. The discharge of water are regulated by drains. All game elements
are provided with drainage to an excess of water may discharge directly into water courses.
They also use the surface water used for irrigation. Because the chemical status of water can
have significant impact on the quality of the course, these these elements are checked
regularly..
Doordat de golfbaan onder NAP gelegens is de invloed van oppervlakte groot. Het streven is
op het pijl te houden op -3,15 NAP. De afvoer van water word geregeld door gemalen die
afwateren op het boezem water. Ook word het oppervlaktewater gebruikt voor de irrigatie.
Omdat de chemische toestand van het water groot effect kan hebben op de kwaliteit van de
spelelementen word deze met enige regelmaat gecontroleerd. Alle spelelementen worden zijn
voorzien van drainage, om een te veel water direct te kunnen afvoeren naar de sloten.
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Consumption
Water sources
Primary Source
Secondary Source (if used)
Clubhouse
Public / Potable
N/A
Golf Courses
Public / Potable
N/A
Accommodation
Surface
N/A
Maintenance facility
Public / Potable
N/A
Other
N/A
N/A
Water consumption (m3)
2007
2008
Clubhouse
N/A
N/A
Golf Courses
N/A
N/A
Accommodation
N/A
N/A
Maintenance facility
N/A
N/A
Other
N/A
N/A
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Irrigation
The following areas are irrigated:
Area name
Approx. Hectarage
Greens
1.1 ha
Tees
0.9 ha
Fairways
18 ha
Golfbaan Dirkshorn irrigation system is Fully computer controlled.
This irrigation system is serviced every 12 months.
This irrigation system is upgraded every 10 years.
This irrigation system is calibrated every 12 years.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn do not incorporate evapotranspiration rates and weather data into their
irrigation programme.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn monitors soil water content to minimise irrigation and improve turf
quality.
Analysis
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes environmental monitoring of water quality.
Chemical
Biological
Inflow
No
No
On-site
Yes
Yes
Outflow
No
No
Last Test Date
2010-06-11
Tester
??
The key findings of these tests were:
There were no details found during monitoring, chemical results are fount in the report.
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Activities
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has undertaken the following activities to conserve / reduce / minimise
water consumption:
•
Minimise irrigated area
•
Irrigate in the evenings
•
De-compact the soil
•
Grass species selection
•
Regular inspections for irrigation system leaks
•
Soil moisture analysis
•
Use of wetting agents
•
Gathering of evapotranspiration data
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes the following activities to protect and enhance water quality:
•
Maintain vegetative buffers
•
Creation of swales and attenuation areas
•
No spray zones
•
Erosion control
•
Pest and disease tolerant grass selection
•
Informed selection of fertiliser type
•
Informed selection of pesticides (least toxic, least persistent)
•
Naturalisation of pond margins to improve oxygenation
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for conserving water quality and
minimizing water consumption:
•
Investigate possibilities for water users to reduce
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Turf
There is a comprehensive plan that includes work to be done considering maintenance.The
choice of grass mixture is determined from the area and the golf game.
Voor het beheer is er een uitgebreid plan opgezet waar alle werkzaamheden gedurende een
jaar zijn opgenomen. De keuze voor het grassen mengsel is bepaald aan de hand van het
gebied en het golfspel.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn maintains the following turfgrass species:
Greens
•
Fescue (Festuca rubra)
•
Browntop bent (Agrostis tenuis)
Surrounds & Approaches
•
Annual meadow-grass (Poa annua)
Tees
•
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
•
Fescue (Festuca rubra)
Fairways
•
Fescue (Festuca rubra)
•
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
Semi-rough
•
Fescue (Festuca rubra)
•
Browntop bent (Agrostis tenuis)
Golfbaan Dirkshorn regularly undertakes the following practices to improve turf health:
•
Hollow Coring - 2 times per year
•
Top Dressing - 12 times per year
•
Micro Tining - 4 times per year
•
Scarification - 2 times per year
•
Verticutting - 2 times per year
Nutrition
Each year, a fertilization program prepared for the coming year, starting in 2010
Jaarlijks word er een bemestingsprogramma opgesteld voor het komende jaar, te beginnen in
2010.
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The greenkeeping staff feed the following areas of the golf course:
•
Greens
•
Tees
•
Fairways
•
Drivingrange
•
Foregreens
The nutrition programme at Golfbaan Dirkshorn is informed by:
•
Leaf Tissue Analysis
•
Soil Analysis
•
Visual Appearance
•
Sward Density
•
Rooting Depth
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has no recorded fertiliser data.
Pest & Disease Control
They will be kept when and how much pesticide is used. Pesticides are mainly used curatively
Er word bijgehouden wanneer en hoeveel bestrijdingsmiddel word gebruikt.
Bestrijdingsmiddelen worden hoofdzakelijk curatief gebruikt.
Pesticide use:
•
Fungicides - If Necessary
•
Herbicides - If Necessary
•
Insecticides - Never
•
Lumbricides - Never
•
Growth Regulator - Never
Golfbaan Dirkshorn keeps detailed records of pesticide application.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has no recorded pesticide data.
Thresholds for using pesticides at Golfbaan Dirkshorn:
On evidence of actual damage
Golfbaan Dirkshorn selects pesticides with the following attributes:
•
Toxicity - High
•
Persistence - High
•
Solubility - High
•
Specificty - Medium
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Scouting at Golfbaan Dirkshorn:
Frequency / month
Scout
Greens
4
Greenstaff
Tees
4
Greenstaff
Fairways
4
Greenstaff
Semi Rough
4
Greenstaff
Activites
Golfbaan Dirkshorn does not undertake any activities to minimise / reduce pesticide use.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for achieving high quality playing
surfaces in an environmentally responsible manner:
•
Annual review of detailed maintenace plan
Waste
Waste separation takes place within the requirements that apply from environmental
legislation. This means that paper and cardboard are collected and separately delivered, also
that hazardous wastes and chemicals are collected separately. Waste volumes are recorded in
the EMS system. The waste water from the shop, and catering discharged to the public
sewerage system, via an oil-seperator. The separator get emptied every year by a processing
plant.
Afvalscheiding vind plaats binnen de gestelde eisen die gelden vanuit de milieu wetgeving.
Dit houd in dat papier en karton gescheiden word verzameld en ingeleverd, en dat gevaarlijk
en chemisch afval ook apart word opgehaald. De hoeveelheden afval worden geregistreerd in
het EMS systeem. Het afval water van de werkplaats, en de catering word via een vet
afscheider geloosd op het openbaar rioleringsysteem. De vet afscheider word jaarlijks
geledigd door een verwerkingsbedrijf.
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Management
Waste streams for Golfbaan Dirkshorn
Avoid
Reuse
Recycle
Landfill
Incineration
Registered
Uplift
2009
Totals
(kg)
Glass
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
0
Plastic
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
0
Aluminium
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
0
Metal
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Paper
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Cardboard
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Electrical
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Grass
Clippings
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
0
Cores
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
0
Turf
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
0
Sand
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Wood /
Timber
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
0
Leaves
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Detergents
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
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Cooking
Oils
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Lubricants
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Pesticide
Containers
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Fertiliser
Bags
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Oil Filters
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Batteries
No
No
No
No
No
No
0
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has secure storage for hazardous material.
There is an enclosed cabinet where pesticides are stored, which meets legal standards
Er is een afgesloten kast waarin bestrijdingsmiddelen worden opgeslagen, en welke voldoet
aan wettelijke normen.
Surveys
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has not undertaken a waste audit.
Waste Water
Golfbaan Dirkshorn manages its water as follows:
Discharges to:
Legally
Compliant?
Formal Discharge
Agreement
Clubhouse
Mains Sewer
Yes
N/A
Accommodation
Mains Sewer
Yes
N/A
Maintenance
Facility
Mains Sewer
Yes
N/A
Wash Pad
Via Oil
Separator
Yes
N/A
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Activities
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes the following activities to reduce resource consumption or
minimise waste:
Use of large packages
•
Because the use of large packages, the amount of waste reduced Doordat er gebruik
gemaakt word van grootverpakkingen wordt de hoeveelheid afval gereduceerd.
Use of keg
•
Because the use of keg instead of bottles, the amount of waste reduced. Doordat er
voor sommigen producten gebruik gemaakt word van fust in plaats van flessen wordt
de hoeveelheid afval gereduceerd.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for reducing, re-using and recycling
waste, and minimizing resource consumption at source:
•
Doen van onderzoek naar mogelijkheden om afval te reduceren.
Energy
The use and consumption of energy, multi-year agreements about the quantity. This means
concretely that beyond a fixed limit, one must evaluate whether and how this can be reduced.
Because the new clubhouse is allowing for these newest technologies in lighting. Here we
used motion sensors and LED lighting
Voor het gebruik en verbruik van energie zijn er meerjaren afspraken gemaakt over de
hoeveelheid. Dit betekend concreet dat er bij overschrijding van een vastgesteld maximum
gekeken moet worden of en hoe dit gereduceerd kan worden. Doordat het clubgebouw nieuw
is er rekening gehouden met die nieuwste technologieën op het gebied van verlichting. Hier is
gebruik gemaakt van bewegingsmelders en led verlichting.
Consumption
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has not taken any measures to diversify energy or fuel supply.
Surveys
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has not undertaken an Energy Audit.
Carbon
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has not begun to carbon footprint its operations.
Purchasing Policy and Sustainable Supply Chains
Golfbaan Dirkshorn does not inform suppliers of its environmental preferences.
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Purchasing policy for Golfbaan Dirkshorn
(1 = not important; 5 = very important)
•
Performance Quality - 5
•
Price - 5
•
Supplier Service - 5
•
Durability - 5
•
Energy Efficiency - 5
•
Recycleability - 4
•
Pollution Risk - 4
•
Packaging - 4
•
Disposability - 4
•
Local Produce - 4
Activities
Activities undertaken to record energy consumption:
•
Monthly meter readings are recorded in the Board
Activities undertaken to reduce energy consumption:
•
Bewegingsmelders
•
LED lighting in the clubhouse
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has not undertaken any green purchasing activities.
Departments involved in energy saving activities:
•
Bouwcomissie
•
Baancomissie
•
Dagelijks bestuur
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Education & Awareness
Knowledge
Employees of Golfbaan Dirkshorn receive the following formal and informal environmental
education:
•
Pesticide storage, application and disposal
•
Emergencies / accident management
•
Habitat and vegetation management
Golfbaan Dirkshorn keeps formal staff training records for these departments:
•
Greenkeeping
•
Administrative
•
Catering
Golfbaan Dirkshorn keeps the following record of accidents in the workplace:
•
Number
•
Type
•
Severity
Response plans for accidents and emergency situations at Golfbaan Dirkshorn
Accident are recorded bij de head-greenkeper. An annual risk analasis takes place bij the
contractor.
Communications
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes the following internal environmental communications:
•
Newsletters
•
Course walks
•
Notice boards
•
Magazine table
•
Golf match
The most successful internal communications project at Golfbaan Dirkshorn has been:
Er word op verschillende manieren gebruik gemaak van de aanwezige media om te
communiceren over duurzaamheid en natuur, ook hebben deze onderwerpen een plaats in de
hiervoor bestemde comissies en vergaderingen.
Golfbaan Dirkshorn undertakes the following external environmental communications:
•
Website
•
Press releases
•
Brochures
•
Club journal Greenvelder
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The most successful external communications project at Golfbaan Dirkshorn has been:
Via de website word er gecommuniceerd over natuur en duurzaamheid, om hierover ook
mensen van buiten de club in te lichten.
Partnerships
Golfbaan Dirkshorn works with the following external groups:
•
Local environmental groups
•
Local businesses
•
Authorities
•
Noordhollandse Zoogdierstudiegroep
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Vogelvereniging Tringa
The most successful partnership project at Golfbaan Dirkshorn has been:
There is good contact with the municipality, which also make constructive suggestions in
improving the sustainability of the Golf Course
Er is goed contact met de gemeente, welke ook medenken in het verduurzamen van de
Golfbaan.
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for educating and raising environmental
awareness amongst staff and golfers:
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Anual meetings with the CtG commitee
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Keep members informed about the enviroment, using different by different types of
media and events.
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Management Planning
Environmental Management Plan
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has an Environmental Management Plan covering:
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Nature
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Landscape & Culture
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Water
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Turf
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Waste
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Energy
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Education & Awareness
The Management plan was first introduced: 2010-01-01
Golfbaan Dirkshorn review the management plan every:
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12 Months
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1 Years
Golfbaan Dirkshorn monitor the progress of the scheme as follows:
Het monbitoren van de vooruitgang word gedaan door de baancomissie.
Working Group
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has an environmental working group, comprising the following
individuals/organisations:
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General Manager
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Course Manager
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Committee Members
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Technical Specialist
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Local Environmental NGO
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Accreditation
Golfbaan Dirkshorn does not belong to any other accreditation or award schemes.
Key national environmental legislation with which Golfbaan Dirkshorn complies:
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Flora- en faunawet
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Voorschrift en milieu wetgeving (Hinderwet
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Environmental law, Milieuvergunning of melding milieubeheer
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Environmental law, Milieuvergunning of melding milieubeheer
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Environmental law, Milieuvergunning of melding milieubeheer
Aims & Objectives
Golfbaan Dirkshorn has the following key objectives for effectively planning its proactive and
long-term environmental management:
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Commited to green report 2009
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Verifier Report
Overview of Report
Dirkshorn golf is a young golf course located in North Holland. The course is designed by
Allan Rijks. The surface area of 58ha, in which an 18-hole course and clubhouse is located. The
golf course is fairly new; in 2007 construction has been started and the opening has occurred
in may 2009. The track has an impression of openness and fits well in the area of arable and
farmsteads. Due to the fact that the club is recently opened, they could not build up an history
of consumption and user data. But I have seen data of this Year (2010) , which included a
maintenance plan an a pesticide- and fertilization plan. Having seen this I am convinced, that
they are serious about the program.
Sander Kristalijn, GEO Accredited Verifier
Local Translation
Golfbaan Dirkshorn is een jonge golfbaan gelegen in Noord-Holland. Het is een polderbaan,
ontworpen door Allan Rijks. De oppervlakte van het gebied betreft 58ha, waarop een 18 holes
baan en een clubhuis is gelegen. De golfbaan is nog vrij jong; in 2007 is er begonnen met de
aanleg en de opening heeft in mei 2009 plaatsgevonden. De baan heeft een open indruk en
sluit goed aan op de omgeving van akkerbouw en boerenerven. Gezien de recente aanleg en
opening heeft de club nog geen historie kunnen opbouwen van gebruiks- en
verbruiksgegevens, Wel heb ik gegevens van het afgelopen jaar ingezien evenals het
bemestings- en bestrijdingsmiddelen plan. Hier uit blijkt dat ze deze zaken serieus oppakken.
Observations
Nature
The newly constructed golf course has greatly increased the potential for nature in the area.
The land was used for cultivation. During the design- and construction phase natural values
where taken into account. They are recorded as natural and semi-natural, toads pools, on
corners, bushes and willow thickets.
During surveys of different animal groups more common species where observed. The
expectation is that when the course matures, flora and fauna will also increase. The targets
set are focused on developing a good basis for nature management and monitoring.
Landscape & Heritage
The area has several scenic and historic cultural elements. Some of these elements are left
over from former land use and is integrated into the rugged design. So will be found old and
typical plot structures, waterways and undulates. The clubhouse is completely build in the
form of an old farmhouse and it fits well in the landscape and the surrounding agricultural
area.
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Water
Water is an important part of the scenery. The area is approximately 3.15 m below NAP.
Drainage is important to keep track playable. The flowing water is initially held in the polder
by infiltration into groundwater and surface water. At an excessive amount of water, the
water is discharged into the ring closed. Irrigation uses surface water. Remarkable is that in
this relatively wet track fairways are sprinkled, here are opportunities for water- and energy
savings.
Turf
Maintenance of the golf course is outsourced and carried out by greenkeepers of Grontmij.
They ensure that both the game and the other elements in and around the golf course are
maintained. It is important that proper consultation takes place between the greenkeepers
team and the various committees. Regular consultations are held between the Commissioner
and the green keeping track. The head superintendent is also a member of the Committed to
Green committee. This creates a basis for planning and understanding the choices of the club.
The contractor shall also provide the plans necessary for the maintenance jobs such as
fertilization and management. Because the track is still young, there will be more intensive
maintenance necessary, this will reduce when the course matures.
Waste
The catering is, if possible, using large packaging. Remarkable is that they serve wine from a
keg, to reduce waste. The waste is collected separately and the quantities are registered.
Energy
During construction of the clubhouse sustainability and the environment is taken into
account, so the building is equipped with the latest amenities in the area of energy
conservation. The bulk of the lighting is equipped with LED lights and motion detectors. The
energy consumption is maintained by the Board and is included in consultations. The club is
open to new developments, this is reflected in the design of the clubhouse, it is also used by
the manufacturer as an example for other institutions.
Education & Awareness
The contractor assures the education of the greenkeeping staff. They are certified for serveral
areas of profession, like spray licenses and first aid. The contractor self is certified for VCA,
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Within the club there are several ways to communicate about nature
and landscape, for this purpose the magazine and website are used.
These communications are provided by the course committee and Committed to Green
committee.
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Management planning
There are several reports that shows a clear vision on the field and give the administration.
There are available: a natural management, job management, a fertilization plan and an
environmental management plan.
Documentation Reviewed
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Environmental policy
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Environmental management plan
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Action plans & project proposals
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Certification report
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Minutes of meetings
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Newsletters
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External surveys and reports
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Internal reports
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Emergency incident plan
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Environmental data
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Register of accidents
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Awareness raising materials
Conclusions
I, Sander Kristalijn, GEO accredited verifier, recommend that Golfclub Dirkshorn will be
awarded with the GEO certified status
Recommendation
I Sander Kristalijn, Golf Environment Organization Accredited Verifier, recommend that be
awarded GEO Certified status for excellence in environmental management.
About this Report
This report represents the opinion of an independent environmental professional accredited
by the Golf Environment Organization. The environmental performance of was assessed
against the GEO Certification criteria.
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