Green Point Urban Park
The Metropolitan Golf Course is part of the Green Point Park, a Biodiversity Showcase.
Birding Big Day 2012 report Back
Thank you to
Gregory Mutumi PhD
Zoology – University of Cape Town and his team of : Sharon
Mudzimuirema, Gamuchirai Mutumi and Reason Nyengera.
A total of 22 species were spotted No surprise in that the top-five most abundant species were Egyptian Geese
(73 individuals) followed by Common Mynas (52), Hartlaub’s Gulls (26), Red-knobbed
Coots (26) and Cape Gulls (23).
A full report can viewed as attached.
GEO - Certification
Carrying the GEO Certified™ ecolabel enables clubs to tell the factual and detailed stories of how they are embracing resource efficiency, ecological richness and community outreach into their decision making.
This OnCourse™ Profile indicates the commitment of Metropolitan Golf Club to become GEO Certified™, meeting comprehensive global criteria for sustainable golf.
To find out more go to www.golfenvironment.org/clubs/Metropolitan-Golf-Club
Green Point Urban Park CMS
The Metropolitan Golf Course is proud to be part of the Green Point Urban Park. We subscribe to the Compliance Management System and support sustainable golf through positive environmental efforts.
Water Management
Why we can be proud of our water management at the Metropolitan Golf Course
Recycling at the metropolitan
We have started recycling and currently
collect paper and plastic.
You will see the two bins at the entrance
to the pro-shop. Help us recycle and use
the bins.
Nesting Blacksmith Lapwing on the 9 / 18 th hole
This nesting Blacksmith Lapwing or Blacksmith Plover (Vanellus armatus) has chosen this spot on the 18th hole and made it her permanent home. Look out for the many chicks, she is a constant breeder. When the chicks are about she will protect them by making a lot of noise and diving at you when you get too close.
Water to the Common1
This is part one of a three part look into the history of the water to the Common as part of the Reclaim Camissa project.
Water to the Common2
This part two of a three part history on the Water to the Common
Water to the Common3
This is the final part in a three part history on the Water to the Common
Birding Day 2012
Birding day is a day all South Africans around the country get involved with bird watching.
It is for amateurs too and we can all get involved.
The Metropolitan is also participating.
If anyone is interested talk to Marthinus to see how you can join in.
A common water problem?
NATIONAL WATER WEEK 2013
The National Water Week is an awareness week campaign by the Department of Water Affairs re-iterating the value of water, the need for sustainable management of this scarce resource and the role water plays in eradicating poverty and under-development in South Africa.
It will take place from 18-24 March 2013 with the theme “Water is life - Respect it, Conserve it, Enjoy it”.
At the same time the United Nations has declared 2013 as the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation.
Read more: www.dwaf.gov.za/events/waterweek/2013/Default.aspx
Annual Governance and Environmental Audit
The Metropolitan was awarded meritorious achievement.
Biodiversity - did you know
In
a recent study it was shown:
South
Africa takes up only 2% of the earth’s land surface, but are home to 10% of its
plant species and 7% of all its mammals, birds and reptiles.
Some
65% of our plants, 70% of our invertebrates and 56% of our amphibians occur
nowhere else on the planet.
GOLF DIGEST -Best 9 Hole Golf Courses
A modern course groomed and designed to the highest standards of the best 18-holers.
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Metropolitan Golf Club is this year’s leading club in the sixth annual John Collier Survey
Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town is this year’s leading club in the sixth annual John Collier Survey, for reporting on environmental compliance and good governance.
Metropolitan Golf Club Barn Owls
The trees to the right of the 6th Green is home to our new barn owls.
The owls came from the Spier rehabilitation program.
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Fynbos Biome
The Metropolitan Golf Course resides in the Fynbos Biome.
Fynbos is the natural shrub-land occurring in a small belt of the Western Cape of South Africa, mainly in winter rainfall coastal and
mountainous areas with a Mediterranean climate.
Fynbos is known for its exceptional degree of biodiversity.
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Owl Program 2015
The Metropolitan has an owl release program for 2015. Check the cages at the 2nd Tee Box.this program started in January.
Birding Big Day 2014 report Back
The Metropolitan once again participated in the Birding Big Day.
Thank you again to Greg and his team for the great work.
Attached is the 2014 birding list.
Bittern
Spotted on the left hand side of the 10th green a rare bird called a Bittern. This is part of the Heron family and estimated to be only between 233 to 334 birds in the whole of South Africa. This is a rare sighting, one of only five in the Cape in the last six months. Photograph to follow shortly.
Metropolitan Golf Club Barn Owls
The trees to the right of the 6th Green is home to our new barn owls.
The owls came from the Spier rehabilitation program.
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SALI
South African Landscape Institute pays tribute to the Metropolitan Golf Course.
GOLF DIGEST - Best 9 holers
The Metropolitan - A modern course groomed and designed to the highest standards of the best 18-holers
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Managing human conflict with Egyptian Geese Alopochen aegyptiaca on golf courses in the Western Cape
A thesis by
Beth Mackay, UCT.
Introduction of Owls
Dear Members
Since the re-opening of the new Golf Course and the neighbouring Green Point
Urban Park, wildlife has slowly been returning to the area. The birdlife in general
has settled down nicely in and around the various waterways on the course. Due
to the lack of natural predators, certain wildlife species like the Egyptian
Geese and rats have exploded in numbers and are impacting certain areas of the
golf course. We have consulted with Cape Nature in this regard. They referred
us to the Eagle Encounters at Spier in Stellenbosch who came and did a detailed
evaluation of the problem. They proposed the introduction of owls into this
area of Green Point. This includes the setting up of owl boxes with
rehabilitated owls and owl chicks in them.
This is now being done and the first chicks are on the golf course. I am sure
everyone would be eager to see the owls. During the process of homing them to
this area, they will be enclosed in the boxes and fed daily. They have however
asked us not to disturb the owls. In a couple of weeks the boxes will be opened
and the owls will be weaned off the feeding program so that their natural
hunting instincts can take over.
The Urban Park will be launching a similar program on their side as part of the
look and learn programs they offer.
Let’s enjoy these new “members” to our Club.
Barn Owls
See information on our Barn Owls attached
Barn Owls
See information on our Barn Owls attached
Spotted Eagle Owls
Read about the Metropolitan's Spotted Eagle Owls
The Golfing Jewel in the Mother City
The Cape Town Stadium Course: The Golfing Jewel in the Mother City by Larry Gould
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