Division of Environment and Natural Resources
FAIR-WATER I: Towards better drought resistance and reduced water consumption on golf course fairways
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Last updated: 29.11.2023
End: dec 2026
Start: jan 2023
End: dec 2026
Start: jan 2023
During the past five years, many European golf courses (GCs) have experienced an increased risk of drought due to global warming. Scarcity of potable water for irrigation has become an issue even in the Nordic countries.
| Status | Active |
| External project link | Link to the offcial web site |
| Start - end date | 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026 |
| Project manager | Trygve S. Aamlid |
| Division | Division of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Department | Urban Greening and Vegetation Ecology |
| Total budget | 1800000 |
With a focus on Northern Europe, this project will (1) identify the most drought-resistant cultivars and seed blends/mixtures for available for golf course fairways and (2) explore the potential of market-ready soil surfactants to prevent drought on unirrigated fairways. The project includes replicated trials at NIBIO Landvik and Hochschule Osnabrück.
The project will emphasise ready-to use research and technology transfer, including revision of STERFs irrigation handbook.