Bondhay Golf Club had unused land between the 15th green and 16th tee on their Devonshire Course. This area of slowly regenerating grassland wasn’t contributing to play but had potential for environmental improvement.
The club decided to partner with us to design and manage a tree planting scheme to maximise the area’s biodiversity. Our team created a design that infilled the space between existing mature trees and boundary hedgerows, introducing a mix of native species suited to the site conditions.
“As a business with such a large outdoor space, we are well placed to do our bit for nature and the wider environment. Joining the Community Forest is just a very small part we can play in boosting biodiversity and increasing the tree cover of the UK. My thanks to the DHCF team and associated contractors for their work in managing this project.”
Josh Clarke, Operations Director, Bondhay Golf Club
The site now features 1,283 native trees and shrubs including birch, oak, maple and hazel. The trees will be left to establish naturally, creating habitat for local wildlife whilst the Bondhay team maintains the immediate area by managing problem weeds and maintaining a buffer zone. The project complements the club’s existing commitment to nature conservation.
All costs were covered through Heartwood’s 100% funded grant scheme, with the DHCF team and contractors managing the entire process.
Project Impact
Carbon & Air
1,283 trees supporting carbon capture and oxygen release
Biodiversity
Native species mix creating natural habitat for local wildlife, complementing existing conservation areas on the site
Water & Soil
Tree root systems holding soil in place and filtering water preventing runoff of pollutants into watercourses and reducing wind erosion
Business Benefits
The planting scheme has enhanced the club’s environmental credentials, improved the site’s aesthetics, and contributed to their sustainability commitments
Funding
100% grant funded with all project management handled by Heartwood team
