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This chapter sets out to consider the relationship between recreational golf and the conservation values of sand dunes. The importance of this lies in the origins of golf, on sand dunes (links) in Scotland. Golf is and continues to be a major use of sand dunes, especially in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It has expanded into other European countries, North America and around the world. Reconciling golfing with nature conservation objectives is an important issue. It considers the merits and problems associated with this recreational activity by reference to specific case studies in the United Kingdom. These include two new links courses in Scotland (Machrihanish Dunes and Foveran Links) which illustrate very different approaches to dune conservation in modern times.
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A good general definition of ‘Roughs’ is “undesired playing areas where grass is maintained above 1.5 in. in height”. They lie adjacent to the main areas of play, notably alongside fairways.
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Favourable condition means that special habitats and features are in a healthy state and conserved for the future by appropriate management.
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Unfavourable condition is the term used to describe sites where the Special Features of a site are not adequately conserved, or are being lost.
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Right to pasture cattle, horses, sheep or other animals on common land.
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Doody, J.P. (2013). Integrated Action – Golf Course Management. In: Sand Dune Conservation, Management and Restoration. Coastal Research Library, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4731-9_10
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