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Planning Integrated Approaches in Amenity Situations
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Planning Integrated Approaches in Amenity Situations

Online
CPD
Lake Water_Megan Bartlett

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Flexible learning Short Course Online

Overview

Discover integrated weed, pest, and disease management for amenity spaces. This module highlights the importance of weed control on transport networks for safety and the significance of clean, weed-free pavements and streets for maintaining healthy conditions. Furthermore, it addresses the need for sports surfaces to be fit for purpose. Emphasising the requirement for an integrated approach as stipulated in current government codes of practice and targets, the course explores holistic strategies that consider the economic, environmental, and social pillars of sustainability. Expert insights cover various management techniques, including chemical treatments, while case studies, such as the integrated approach used at Preston Golf Course and The Thanet Project, offer practical examples.

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CPD

Planning Integrated Approaches in Amenity Situations

This course covers the following content:

At a glance

  • Importance of Integrated Weed, Pest, and Disease Management: This provides an overview of the integrated approach to managing weeds, pests, and diseases in amenity spaces. You also cover the significance of weed control on transport networks for safety and maintenance of healthy conditions on pavements, streets, and sports surfaces.
  • Holistic Management Techniques: Exam holistic strategies that consider economic, environmental, and social sustainability pillars. Discuss examples of management techniques, including chemical treatments.
  • Case Studies: Analyse case studies, such as the integrated approach at Preston Golf Course and The Thanet Project, to illustrate practical implementation of management techniques.
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