Golf courses are more than playfields — they can be powerful contributors to biodiversity and ecological health when designed and managed with landscape context in mind. On 5 February 2026 at 15:00 CET, researchers and practitioners from the Golf Landscapes project will present key findings and discuss practical implications for the golf industry during a free online webinar.
The Golf Landscapes initiative, funded by The R&A and the Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF) and led by the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), explores how golf courses can best integrate landscape ecological knowledge into course design and management to support biodiversity. The project has analysed golf courses across multiple European regions to understand how habitat composition and landscape structure influence bird and vegetation diversity
In the webinar, attendees will learn how landscape metrics and habitat data can be used to identify the key factors that explain biodiversity patterns on and around golf courses. Project leaders will also discuss how these insights translate into improved management and design practices that benefit both nature and the game.
“Golf courses can play a meaningful role in supporting multifunctional landscapes,” said project representatives. By incorporating indicators such as habitat diversity, connectivity, and structural complexity into planning, courses can contribute to broader ecosystem services while maintaining playability and course quality.
The webinar takes place online via Microsoft Teams and runs from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CET. Golf professionals, course superintendents, greenkeepers, landscape architects, and anyone interested in sustainable golf course management are invited to register by 4 February 2026.
👉 Register here: https://nibio.pameldingssystem.no/golf-landscapes-webinar
