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Tennessee Golf Trail Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Paris Landing Golf Course achieved "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" designation from Audubon International in 2004 by demonstrating and maintaining a high degree of environmental quality. Paris Landing successfully met high Aubudon standards in areas such as environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical use reductions, water conservation and water quality management.

"Achieving certified Aubudon Cooperative Sanctuary status shows how our golf course puts the department's stewardship principles into practice," said Keith Hickman, golf course manager. "Protecting shorelines and improving natural habitat around the course has not only helped our surrounding environment but also provided a more enjoyable experience for all park customers."

Led by Dwayne Hicks, golf course superintendent, and Jane Burkhart, golf shop assistant, Paris Landing made a range of investments and operational changes to reach Audubon certification. Investments include natural habitat enhancements and the addition of feeders that increased populations of wild turkeys and other animals around the course. Changes in storage and application of chemicals plus adjustments for cart wash procedures were also made.

Paris Landing Golf Course is the 4th course in Tennessee and only the 3rd park affiliated golf course in nation to receive this honor from Audubon International. The other Audubon certified park golf courses in the United States are the Black, Green and Red Courses at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Bethpage Black was home to the 2002 United States Open.

"We are proud to be the first park affiliated golf course in the southeastern U.S. earning this recognition for environmental performance," noted Jim Webb, Tennessee Golf Trail director. "It is fitting that the Tennessee Golf Trail offers quality playing experiences on courses that are sensitive to the natural beauty surrounding them."

"Paris Landing Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program," said Shawn Williams, environmental technician for Audubon International. "They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property."

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audubon International, is endorsed by the United States Golf Association and provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. Audubon certified courses in Tennessee also include: The Legacy in Springfield, President's Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory and the Tournament Players Club at Southwind in Memphis. For more information, visit their website at www.audubonintl.org.