New trees between 3 and 15

As part of our annual tree management program, we removed several dead, damaged, or dying trees between holes #3 and #15, which you can read about here. Recently, we continued the project by adding many new trees in the same area.

30 new trees were planted on the property- 29 between 3 and 15, and 1 new Crepe Myrtle at the clubhouse. Working with our tree contractor, we were able to add a variety of new species that are less common across the golf course. We were also conscious to pick trees that would do well down at the low end of the golf course in areas that can be very wet, and that have better tolerance/resistance to some of the issues plaguing our existing trees. This year’s planting includes:

7	3" cal	Willow Oak
1	6" cal	Red Maple
3	2" cal	Red Maple
3	2" cal	Sugar Maple
3	3" cal	Yoshino Cherry
9	2 - 2.5" cal	Bald Cypress
3	2" cal	Nuttall Oak

Most of the trees we planted were 2-2.5” caliper size. Our supplier gave an honest assessment of this spring’s inventory, informing us that the slightly larger 3-4” caliper trees were not nearly as good of quality throughout the area. Therefore, we went with smaller trees that were better quality, which allowed us to plant 8 additional trees for the same price. We did opt for one large 6” caliper Red maple, that was planted inside the cart path on 15 fairway. This tree and location was designated a high priority by the Golf Committee, with emphasis on regaining the narrow point of the fairway.

By working closely with our contractor, we were able to select, but more importantly, place new trees that fit our needs. We hope you are excited to see these new trees mature.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please be patient with our spring debris cleanup process. Thank you

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Bunker etiquette

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org