When the ground is frozen and we’re limited with what we can do on the course, it’s a good time to focus on upcoming case studies for our Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Status recertification in the future. We constructed 40 new bird boxes that will be placed on the golf course in late winter and monitored through the spring and early summer for use stats. The bird boxes are even branded with the Highlands CC logo!
We have several case studies underway currently, on the golf course. In addition to the bird box program, we've also been monitoring deer populations on the golf course. And finally, we are in the process of working with Southeastern Pond Management (from Alabama) to enhance our fisheries program in Club Lake. This is included identifying the need for feeder fish species to sustain our bass program as well as improving the lake to better support our trout population, which has always been popular.
The Audubon Program is really important for a number of reasons. Highlands CC first became a cooperative sanctuary back in 2003; the 11th golf course in the State of North Carolina to do so. It shows our commitment to sustainability, the community and the environment.
