| Author | Venugopalan, Prem Chandran |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SR-98-1 |
| Subject(s) | Natural resource management areas--Malaysia Batu Gajah
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Sport is a major phenomenon of the twentieth century and the relationship between sport and the environment is emerging as a new field of study, especially in terms of the environmental impacts of sports facilities. In this respect, golf course construction is one of the world's fastest growing types. As golf is played on greenfield sites and normally contain substantial areas of relatively unused land, these out of play areas are usually capable of supporting a wide variety of wildlife and plant species thereby providing the game with a unique responsibility towards ecological matters. Golf courses can actually make a positive contribution to nature conservation or the conservation of biodiversity. But the courses are not substitute for protected natural areas nor will they be a major player in safeguarding our most endangered species. Since biodiversity is about all life forms, these parcels of land will be able to support genetic, species and ecosystem diversity when managed in a sustainable manner, and one very new initiative in this management of golf courses is an environmental certification program known as the Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Since the early 1990's this scheme has attracted a number of golf courses in America and has been adopted by the European golf association under the auspices of the European Commission for a more structured management program for golf courses very closely resembling the Ecomanagement and Audit Scheme. This study analyzes the principles and criteria of the Audobon Program and determines its effectiveness in the first Asian golf course to participate in the Program. The site is called Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort and is located in the town of Batu Gajah in Malaysia. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Space Technology Application and Research (SR) |
| Chairperson(s) | Apisit Eiumnoh; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Preeda Parkpian;Kawe Nualchawee; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | DAAD; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |