S0 that we can support and protect wildlife and birds for future generations, we have a Biodiversity action plan in place at Northop Country Park. The Biodiversity action plan incorporates things like recycling grass collections and leaving certain areas to grow wild to support wildlife.
We have created wildlife corridors which join onto hedgerows and have put up nesting boxes to attract birds, mainly around the ponds.
Wild flowers have been planted around the new holes, which will look attractive as well as improving the environment. The new ponds will help sustain animals and birds. We look after the woodlands by thinning out the trees so that the stronger trees have a better chance of surviving. In the previous year we have removed a lot of dead wood from the park. Apart from keeping our customers safe, this procedure gives the other trees a better chance of survival.
I musn't forget that the new Buggy Path has been developed using woodchip. This is all part of an ongoing process of development at Northop Country Park. I've seen the course evolve from nothing into what it is today. It's a living, growing thing itself and I really feel attached to it.
I enjoy having the responsibility of looking after it and the challenge of keeping it at its best.
In my opinion, there isn't a better golf course in Wales. I'm also proud to work with such a great team of dedicated lads.
STEVE ROBERTS, Head Green Keeper