| July 2008 |
| Tom Garvey - An Appreciation |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 In April of this year, Golf Environment Europe lost one of its longest serving and most distinguished Trustees. Tom Garvey, formerly of the European Commission Environment Directorate, had for over ten years supported the golf sector’s efforts to become more socially and environmentally sustainable. In this time, and with his trademark combination of passion and resolve, Tom provided encouragement and guidance to industry leaders, and stimulated much practical action.
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| GEE Convenes Industry Representatives; Foundation; Scientific Network |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
Edinburgh, St. Andrews and Pisa were excellent host venues for the half-yearly congregation of GEE's Industry Forum, Foundation and Scientific Network this May. Each event was well attended by representatives of European golf organisations, national projects, technical experts, and individuals in leadership positions. Each agenda centred on the evolution of the organisation and progress on the GEE Certification programme. Read More... |
| Environmental Leaders Join GEE |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 GEE has strengthened links between the golf, government and environmental communities with the appointment of two new Trustees. Prof Magnus Enell (right), Professor Emeritus, Institute of Industrial Economics and Environment at the University of Lund in Sweden, and Mr Gordon Shepherd (left), Director of International Policy of WWF International in Switzerland, have both decided to join GEE and support the organisation in its drive to improve the environmental sustainability of golf.
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| Bernhard & Co - Technical Supporter |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
 Bernhard and Company, manufacturer of the world’s leading sharpening equipment, has become a Technical Supporter of Golf Environment Europe. The partnership recognises the shared values that exist between the two organisations towards environmentally and socially responsible golf course management.
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| Editorial |
| The Bigger Picture |
| Jonathan Smith, Golf Environment Europe |
The theme of this newsletter is change. We are living in changing times – and many things are changing fast. Tangible evidence of climate change, demonstrable pressure on natural resources such as fuel and water, higher prices and food shortages – all point to the fact that environmentally driven pressures are being felt acutely by many people, both in developed and developing countries. In addition, public awareness and expectation has grown – we all now operate in a different market place Read More... |
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GEE Builds Verification Team
In readiness for the launch of the certification scheme, GEE has assembled a pan-European team of 'accredited verifiers'. All are qualified and practising environmental professionals that have experience in golf and understand golf facility management. They will be responsible for visiting participating facilities, evaluating their environmental programmes against published criteria, offering feedback, and making recommendations for their certification. We believe this team, which will come together regularly for training and calibration, will offer constructive, credible and value for money on site evaluation - helping to drive up standards in environmental management.
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