Best Practice Sporting Fields: A guide for Turf Surfaces in the Lower Hunter. A series of 7 books published by Hunter Water.
Research Award
NSW/ACT
Submission Overview
Addressing the myriad of challenges facing natural turf sporting fields and green open spaces requires decisions based on sound science and evidence. The Lower Hunter Best Practice Guidelines offer a unique, principles-based reference resource to address these challenges. The guidelines are based on applied research and data from over 250 sporting fields as well as fundamental scientific principles in soils, irrigation and turf management. As such, they pave the way for enhanced decision making and positive outcomes for sport, recreation, urban amenity, sustainability and resilience.