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Environmental Golf Solutions Australia aims to provide sustainability through experience and research, education and funding assistance for golf courses, all for the good of the game. 

Environmental Golf Solutions Australia (EGSA) aims to provide sustainability through experience, research, education and funding assistance for golf courses all for the good of the game. 

 

In 2013  EGSA was established by Kate, where her passion for the environment and extensive knowledge on golf courses led to the development of EGSA. Kate’s  desire is to provide specialized advice and services to golf courses looking to enhance their environmental management systems.

 

Kate has over 16 years of practical and academic experience in the golf course and conservation industries  working on several highly ranked  Australian golf courses. Her career began  with an apprenticeship in Turf management   where she soon discovered  her passion for indigenous vegetation communities. After completing her apprenticeship Kate  developed her knowledge  of indigenous flora within the conservation industry as a Natural Reserves Ranger for a local Melbourne Metropolitan Council.

 

Gaining extensive experience in the conservation industry Kate is currently the Vegetation Manager on one of Victoria’s highly ranked golf courses. In this position Kate is responsible for member education, liaising with internal and external stakeholders including Board Members, Sub-committees, local Shire council representatives and the Catchment Management Authority. Kate has implemented flora and fauna management plans and E-par environmental systems whilst also applying for funding through State and Federal government grants.  Kate has developed EGSA to share her extensive knowledge and experience that will assist the broader golf course industry in sustainable environmental management.

 

Education:

Dip. Conservation and Land Management 

Cert III Horticulture - Turf Management

Cert in Wildfire suppression

 

Awards:

Trainee of the Year 2006 - AFL Sports Ready

Best 3rd Year Apprentice 2007 - Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe

VGCSA Award 2007

Runner Up VGCSA Apprentice of the Year 2008