Habitat Development and Management

The GCSAA in conjunction with Audubon International has developed a new specialization for the EMP. This specialization was developed to recognize members who participate in programs that help plan, develop and manage habitat areas on their golf courses. EMP participants who have completed and received a certificate for at least one specialization by July 1, 2001, are not required to obtain this specialization to complete the EMP curriculum.

Study Requirements:
(Complete at least two core courses and two additional courses)

Core Seminars

Wildlife and Habitat Management on the Golf Course (Core)

Seminars

Advanced Weed Management
Environmental Check-up: How "Green" is your facility?
Ecological Value and Management of Wetlands
Modern Lake Management
Native Wildflower Meadows: Let's Get Real
Streambank Stabilization in Golf Courses
Understanding Biostimulants

Self-Study Courses

Previously offered courses to satisfy elective requirements for this specialization:

Advanced Bridge Building: Making Environmentalists your Allies
Actively Managing Wetlands on Golf Courses
An Environmental Plan for Your Golf Facility
Applied Turfgrass Physiology
Bio-Products and Organics
Developing an Environmental Plan (core)
Habitat Assessment Techniques
Integrated Environmental Management
Lake and Aquatic Plant Management
Golf Course Weed Management- Beyond the Basics
The Microbiology of Turfgrass Soils
Water, Fish and Buffer Management for Golf Course Ponds
Watershed Planning
Wildlife Management and Habitat Conservation
Applied Turfgrass Physiology -- online version
Responsible Pesticide Use for in Golf Course Management -- print version
Responsible Pesticide Use for in Golf Course Management -- online version
Taking Control of Grassy Weeds -- online version