{"id":27603,"date":"2024-09-05T16:50:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T16:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/?p=27603"},"modified":"2024-09-05T17:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T17:10:50","slug":"mulching-reduces-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/mulching-reduces-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulching reduces biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-668xds-84ba19fb0acb93584daa398034e240e2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-668xds-84ba19fb0acb93584daa398034e240e2 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-668xds-84ba19fb0acb93584daa398034e240e2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-668xds-84ba19fb0acb93584daa398034e240e2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-27613 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27613 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-21.jpg\" alt='Grimmiges Smiley for einer gemulchten Wiese' title='Design ohne Titel (21)'  height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-21-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-21-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kig7f5qv-3aa83db5500b7ab45bc2d88bb7ee0065\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kig7f5qv-3aa83db5500b7ab45bc2d88bb7ee0065{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kig7f5qv-3aa83db5500b7ab45bc2d88bb7ee0065 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kig7f5qv-3aa83db5500b7ab45bc2d88bb7ee0065 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kig7f5qv-3aa83db5500b7ab45bc2d88bb7ee0065 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Mulching reduces biodiversity<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k8ycpuk2-7346ebfddcb3b1befdc54074201b5725 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Mulching &#8211; many golfers are familiar with this term from the flower beds in their home garden. It refers to the use of organic material to cover the soil in order to improve its quality or prevent the growth of weeds. A term that has positive connotations. The situation on the golf course is different. When it comes to <strong>mowing the hardrough<\/strong>\u00a0of golf courses, mulching is actually taboo.<br \/>\nThe reason: mulching can often be detrimental to biodiversity, especially when it comes to near-natural or species-rich meadows or areas whose biodiversity is to be further increased.<br \/>\nThe message from experts is clear. &#8220;We want to avoid mulching as much as possible because it is bad for biodiversity,&#8221; explains <strong>Gunther Hardt, Head of the Biodiversity Working Group at the German Golf Association<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0aps832-76bd1e319dd3ce5843880aeb6e661171\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m0aps832-76bd1e319dd3ce5843880aeb6e661171 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m0aps832-76bd1e319dd3ce5843880aeb6e661171 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m0aps832-76bd1e319dd3ce5843880aeb6e661171 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-27617 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-27617 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-300x225.jpg\" alt='Bunte Bl\u00fchwiese' title='F\u00fcr die Bl\u00fchwiesen wurde regionaltypisches Saatgut verwendet'  height=\"225\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-scaled.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fuer-die-Bluehwiesen-wurde-regionaltypisches-Saatgut-verwendet-1-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0apousd-774b5902ec5b0d0c8d1f8bef1233bf6d '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>There are many reasons for this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity is reduced:<\/strong> mulching shreds the biomass of the plants and spreads it over the surface of the meadow. This layer of organic material prevents light from reaching the soil, making it harder for less competitive plant species and seedlings to establish. Species that depend on open patches of soil, such as many wildflowers or herbs, gradually disappear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The soil is over-enriched with nutrients:<\/strong> Mulch often leads to additional nutrient enrichment of the soil, primarily through the decomposition of organic material. This encourages nutrient-loving species, while nutrient-poor, often rarer plant species are crowded out. This can lead to a monoculture of dominant grasses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitats are lost:<\/strong> mulching destroys the habitat for many insect species, spiders, amphibians and ground-nesting birds. These organisms depend on undisturbed, structurally rich meadows. Mulch material can close off habitats and hinder access to food or hiding places.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insect populations are suppressed:<\/strong> mulching can directly kill or drive away insects that live in the vegetation. Pollinators such as butterflies, bees and beetles in particular suffer from the destruction of their food sources and habitats. This has a negative impact on the entire ecosystem, as insects play an important role in pollination and as a food source for other animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The soil fauna becomes poorer:<\/strong> the mulch layer often makes the soil impermeable to air and damp, which changes the soil&#8217;s microclimate. This can have a negative impact on soil organisms such as earthworms and other soil animals, which are crucial for soil structure and nutrient cycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invasive species are encouraged:<\/strong> Mulching can also encourage the growth of invasive plant species that are adapted to more nutrient-rich or disturbed sites. These plants can spread quickly and displace native species, further reducing biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Over time, the meadow becomes increasingly species-poor and is often characterized by stinging nettles and densely overgrown grass. Most greenkeepers\u00a0 are aware of these facts because they are taught as part of their training. But there are challenges. Gunther Hardt also notes this. &#8220;Many golf clubs either lack the necessary machinery, sufficient staff or they don&#8217;t have the budget to dispose of the cuttings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-red-list-and-golf\/\" class='avia-iframe-wrap'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ejNEgMb8Pv\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-red-list-and-golf\/\">All you need to know: Red List and golf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;All you need to know: Red List and golf&#8221; &#8212; Golf Sustainable\" src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-red-list-and-golf\/embed\/#?secret=ALkyBLNhSG#?secret=ejNEgMb8Pv\" data-secret=\"ejNEgMb8Pv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>At first glance, leaving it lying around and doing nothing is the simplest and most cost-effective solution. After all, the clippings rot over time. The alternatives are initially more costly: if you are looking for a farmer to mow the meadows and use the cuttings for yourself, you have to coordinate with him and sometimes even pay him. If you collect the clippings yourself, you need the right machines and must either store the clippings on your own premises on a suitable, paved surface or drive them away. And if you also want to mow properly, you should have a double-blade cutter bar or at least a rotary mower.<br \/>\n<strong>Success: species-rich meadows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It turns out that mowing hard grass is a fine art. Nevertheless, many golf courses in Germany manage to do it because the issue of biodiversity is important to them. Golf clubs that have received an award as part of the <strong>Bavarian Flowering Pact &#8211; a cooperation between the Bavarian Ministry of the Environment and the Bavarian Golf Association<\/strong> &#8211; are obliged to refrain from mulching anyway. The same applies to award-winning courses in the <strong>Habitat for Golf Courses project in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate.<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;If you want species-rich stands, you have to do without mulching,&#8221; Hardt explains firmly.<br \/>\nNevertheless, those who follow this motto for several years are rewarded. Instead of monotonous, greasy grass interspersed with stinging nettles, meadows with herbs and flowers develop. 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