Death of a Golf Course

…. and rebirth of native vegetation!
 
From the 1970's until recently a large part of our ecovillage site was a golf-course, along with all the mowing and manicuring and poisoning and fertilising and introduced species that went with it. Since it’s purchase in 2007, no chemicals have been used on the land and, more recently, many areas have been left to regenerate. It is heart-warming to see how quickly the local species are bouncing back. As the village develops, it is our intention to not only preserve but also regenerate areas of native vegetation, creating wildlife corridors and encouraging animals and birds back onto the land.

Golf Course Regeneration

Golf Course Regeneration

Golf Course Regeneration

Comments  
I wonder how this site looked like when it was actually a golf course??!!
Pretty amazing ... if you are a golfer! A beautiful blank canvas if you are an aspiring ecovillager :-)