Vegetation Spring Walk
On Tuesday 8 October, 38 members participated in our annual Spring Walk with our Course and Vegetation Leadership team, along with Kate Torgensen – our Vegetation Consultant. Members enjoyed understanding the many and various aspects relating to the vegetation management and its importance for the courses.
We continue to invest heavily in protecting, developing, and managing a sustainable environment for our 11 unique EVCs (Ecological Vegetation Classes) of vegetation to survive and thrive as well as providing attractive habitat in these zones for fauna to exist throughout the facility. The walk showcased many of the striking heathland plants, native grass species and orchids currently in flower.
A new addition to the tour was a visit to some on our newly installed Microbat boxes. Microbats are the main night time predator of insects and therefore play a crucial ecological role in regulating insect numbers in the areas they live. Many species consumed are pest species such as mosquitoes, flies and moths whose larva damage plants and crops.
The Spring Walks will be undertaken in early October on an annual basis, and we encourage all interested members to participate.
Discovering Native Orchids at Peninsula Kingswood
Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club, with its rich landscape, offers more than just a golfing experience; it serves as a sanctuary for native flora, including some of Australia’s most captivating native orchids. These delicate and beautiful plants are a testament to the biodiversity of the region. Let’s explore the unique species of orchids that can be found at the club.
Click here to see the amazing orchids on display at PK
Glenn Stuart
Director of Courses