Stonebridge Golf have been busy over the winter months with our latest sustainability initiative seeing the introduction of some significant planting to our course and grounds on the Packington Estate.

We have been working closely with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (WKWT) during the last few months on a major tree planting programme which now sees in excess of 200 new trees and hawthorn bushes planted in various strategic locations around our parkland course.

‍

Having had assistance and advice from the WKWT, this thoughtful tree planting is designed to not only balance and further enhance the course’s already well-established trees on the Estate but also increase their functionality and sustainability.

Speaking about the tree planting initiative, Kelvin Pugh, General Manager at Stonebridge, said;

“We are really pleased to work with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust to encourage new tree growth. This fits in with our long-term vision for the course and will add to the extensive tree planting we have already undertaken ourselves”.

This latest measure is part of a wide-ranging long term sustainability programme which in the last year has seen the installation of a 40kw solar array last autumn, the move away from main water usage on several of the course’s pond, and all of the course’s 27 holes now enjoying irrigation via sustainable water.

Kelvin added  “We would like to extend our thanks to Helen King, River Restoration Catchment Officer at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Tame Valley Wetlands NIA for guiding and advising us through everything with regards to this planting and our ongoing tree management programme.

 “We look forward to working with them again in the not-too-distant future as we look to continue creating a golf course that provides a getaway from the urban landscape and a welcoming environment for local wildlife to thrive”.

‍