Golf course management for the benefit of butterflies and moths
Butterflies, Moths and Golf Courses – A Winning Combination!
Golf courses are increasingly being recognised as important landscapes that, with appropriate management, are capable of supporting considerable wildlife diversity. The U.K. alone supports over 3000 golf courses containing in excess of 150,000 hectares of land. Figures indicate that up to 40% of golf courses may need regular management, leaving 60% available for wildlife activity. This can only be good news for butterflies and moths. All of the different habitat types are represented on golf courses and individual golf clubs are recognising the importance of connecting the different habitats for the benefit of our native butterflies and moths.
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