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Turf Queensland

Locality: Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3488 0917

Address: 20 Bellevista Cres 4160 Wellington Point, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qtpa.com.au

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25.01.2022 It has been proven that natural turfgrass open green spaces promotes well-being, physical exercise, improves mental health and enhances the sense of community.

25.01.2022 NEW Erosion Control Standard Many research projects over the past few years has come after significant investment in these scientific research trials both on-farm and in an environment set up to compare the benefits of natural turfgrass as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control method. The proven result is an Australian Standard has now been issued for the Use And Installation of Turfgrass As an Erosion, Nutrient and Sediment Control Measure that is now available to Austra...lian specifiers. This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee BD-107, Turf. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 21 June 2017. both on farm and scieThis Australian Standard was published on 30 June 2017. The following are represented on Committee BD-107: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Engineers Australia Horticulture Australia International Erosion Control Association Soil Science Australia Sports Turf Association Sports Turf Research Institute Turf Australia University of Queensland The research projects and trials have confirmed that natural turfgrass is in effect erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure, especially in construction and building situations and in other forms of development and land use including agriculture and our coastal infrastructure. See more

25.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW 1. A good quality lawn can add as much as 15% to the value of your home. 2. The root system make up 90% of the weight of grass plants in the lawn. 3. Natural turfgrass acts as a natural filter by reducing pollution by purifying the water as it passes through the root zone. 4. Sediment losses from turf areas are 10 times less than from hay or mulch covered areas.... 5. Natural turfgrass traps and removes dust and dirt from the air. 6. 250 m of natural turfgrass can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release enough oxygen for a family of 4. 7. Natural turfgrass in an average sized lawn of a residential property has the cooling effect of about 9 tonnes of air-conditioning. 8. On a hot day a natural Turfgrass lawn will be at lease 15% C cooler than asphalt and 8% C cooler than bare soil. 9. Natural turfgrass is effective in reducing noise and proved to be more sound absorbent than a heavy carpet or felt pad. 1, A good fine textured lawn has it least 10,000 shoots and over 5,000,000 km of roots per square metre. See more

25.01.2022 AGM - Queensland Turf Producers Association trading as Turf Queensland will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday October 17 at Golf Central - Brisbane Airport commencing at 10 AM. For further information please contact Turf Queensland on 3822 8662..

24.01.2022 In recent third party research undertaken into reducing the "Urban Heat Island" Seed Consulting found that a reduction in living green space cause due to use of bitumen heat up 5% warmer, synthetic turf a massive 11% warmer with Living Turfgrass the opposite at 5% cooler IE. 10% better than bitumen and 16% better than Synthetic plastic turf.

24.01.2022 Natural turfgrass uses less water than you think. With the many different turf types and varieties available to choose from, many drought and shade tolerant and water efficient options are available. Discuss this with your Turf Queensland producer. Some turf growers utilise recycled water and that can also be utilised in residential properties. Natural turfgrass can be more water efficient by incorporating compost and all water saving additives ask your supplier for advice.

24.01.2022 EROSION CONTROL STANDARD RELEASED Just Released AUSTRALIAN STANDARD "AS5181-2017 Use and installation of turf as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure. This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee BD-107 Turf. The Objective of this Standard is to provide requirements or the use and installation of turfgrass as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure, and guidance on selection and installation of turf species. For more information click on the link below. infostore.saiglobal.com/preview//as5000/5100/5181-2017.pdf

23.01.2022 The terms "Accreditation" and "Certification" are sometimes used interchangeably, however, they are not synonymous. Certification is used for verifying that personnel (individuals) have adequate credentials to practice certain disciplines, as well as for verifying that products meet certain requirements. Accreditation is used to verify that organisations (companies) have an appropriate quality management system and can properly perform certain test methods (e.g., ISO test methods) and calibration parameters according to their scopes of Accreditation on-farm. Turf Queensland's TURF ACCREDITATION PROGRAM "TAP" falls directly under Accreditation.

23.01.2022 As most people would know erosion control and sediment movement is critical to our clean water results for our catchments and waterways including the Great Barrier Reef. Natural turfgrass has been proven many times through global and local research by qualified third-parties to restrict the flow of sediment and soil from Overland flow from heavy rainfall. Specifiers and Tenderers must take note. To assist andAustralian Standard has been developed AS5181:2016 to provide the appropriate knowledge and assistance to specifiers.

23.01.2022 NEW Australian Standard AS5181:2017 for "Use and Installation of Turf as an Erosion, Nutrient and Sediment Control" has just been released. This is good news for specifiers and the Environment.

21.01.2022 DYK there are 120 Turf producers in Queensland of varying size. Most turfgrass is supplied by around 50 of those. There are 5 main turfgrass species grown in Queensland Namely: Couch Grass, Buffalo Grass, Zoysia Grass, Kikuyu, and Carpet Grass mainly in the north.

20.01.2022 BENEFITS OF NATURAL TURFRASS *Increased residential value. *Protection of the children and pets in plain areas. *With correct installation reduces water usage. *Many proven health benefits.... *Safe sports playing fields and open spaces. *Increased tourist attraction. *Reduces and filters water run-off into our waterways. *Greatly reduces heat in the urban environment. *Bacteria removed through natural washing and drainage. See more

19.01.2022 Hello Everyone, With light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we urge you all to continue to take the necessary measures to protect yourself, and everyone around you. In your workplace, please make sure that all employees and visitors are following any rules that you have in place so we can continue to work safely. We also encourage you all to keep an eye out for our newsletter to watch for any unwanted creatures in your yard. Just recently, we have detected more of the invasi...ve moth pest fall Armyworm. To follow any updates in regards to keeping your turf the best it can be, look out for our Turf Queensland newsletter in your emails. If you haven't received an email, pop on over to our website to find out more.

18.01.2022 Did You Know that in October 2018 Hort Innovations and Turf Australia conjunction with state associations, undertook an independent third party national survey of 175 turf producers across the country. Obviously different turf species in each state made up the total. National Total Production: 34,440,000 m. National Total Revenue: $240.6 million. The most popular species was Tropical Blue Cooch 36%, Buffalo Grass at 29% and Kikuyu (colder climates) 26%. 4 other species made up the remainder.

16.01.2022 Education and training within the turf production sector is something that requires considerable attention especially for attracting younger workers to the industry. There are a number of grants available to assist producers in the 1st year of this training and in the initial training periods of up to 3 years. Human resources, staff and skills retention continue to be a major issue for turf production companies and their management strategies. Turf Australia provides access to the Next Generation of turf farmers across Australia through its NexGen conferences and seminars.

15.01.2022 Welcome, Turf Queensland is among the group of 20 recently accepted in the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF). The QFF is the united voice of intensive, semi-intensice and irrigated agriculture in Queensland. engaging in a broad range of economic, social, environmental and regional issues of strategic importance to the productivity,... sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector. The QFF's mission is to secure a strong and sustainable future for Queensland. To follow any updates in regards to keeping your turf the best it can be, look out for our Turf Queensland newsletter in your emails. If you haven't received an email, pop on over to our website to find out more.

15.01.2022 The new Australian Standard 5181 details the use and installation of turf as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure this can now be used within your specifications in tenders to reduce erosion.

15.01.2022 NOW SOME GOOD NEWS In 2016 Dr Geoff Beasley from the Louisiana State University provided useful information on why so many existing levee banks failed in New Orleans as result of hurricane Katrina in 2005 that resulted in 1464 deaths. The investigation was targeted at preventing this tragedy from repeating itself and the research was carried out over 3000 miles of levee banks in the New Orleans area. The analysis showed that the conditions resulted in the erosion of the back ...side of the levee banks that caused these structures to fail. Various levee bank strengthening options, including concrete and turfgrass were trial against each other. The sheer weight of concrete resulted in concrete levy structure is sinking into the soft Louisiana ground, hence reducing their overall effectiveness. Initially, based on a relatively small US$8000 investment, natural turfgrass grown through turf reinforcing mats was shown to be effective erosion control agent and mechanism for stabilising and reinforcing levee banks. More extensive research was then commission and conducted at the University of Colorado where it was found that Couch grass covered slopes, ground through turf reinforcing mats, could withstand more than 12 hours of constant, high velocity, flooding without sustaining any damage. As a result 4.5 mill yd. or US$300 million worth of Couch grass is being used to strengthen the 3000 miles of levee banks in the state of Louisiana.

14.01.2022 TURFGRASS TEMPERATURES Ralph Egues, the Executive Director for the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance delivered the following message at the 2016 Turf Producers International (TPI) Conference in Houston Texas in February. A number of USA University research projects have indicated the following examples regarding heat generation between natural turfgrass and fake synthetic grass. As an example, Ralph reported on a Clemson University study that measured the temperature of va...rious ground covers on a 34 C day. The surface temperatures ranged from 94 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, being: Water = 34 C Bermuda grass (Cooch) = 40 C Sand = 55.5 C Asphalt = 58 C Synthetic turf = 74 C In addition, researchers at Brigham Young University, Utah, found that the surface temperature of an on campus synthetic football field averaged 47 C (with a daily high of 69 C ), while an adjacent natural grass field registered a surface temperature average of 25.5 C (with a daily high of 31.5 C ). Also, practicing on an artificial field can increase the incidence of heat stroke, muscle cramping, and fatigue.

14.01.2022 DYK natural turfgrass is a proven Erosion Control product for use in protecting our creeks, rivers and waterways for our enjoyment from soil movement, nutrient & sediment run off. Protect what we want to enjoy.

14.01.2022 Did You Know that the temperature on a green natural turfgrass lawn in summer can be 10C less than bare soil, 20C less than ash felt, concrete or pebbles and 40C less than synthetic grass.

13.01.2022 On Tuesday, 14 May a Cross Turf Industry Workshop was organised by Turf Queensland and held to bring together the three main Turf industries namely turf production, sports fields and golf courses. The workshop was highly successful and 52 delegates across all disciplines giving their positive response. Subjects addressed by expert independent presenters were machinery and chemicals, return to work, heat stress, anxiety and depression, cooling the urban heat island and an update on Fire Ant changes. The event was filmed by WorkCover and will be up on the Turf Queensland website shortly as well as the WorkCover website.

12.01.2022 This is an important message to specifiers of natural turfgrass. Turf Queensland's third-party audited turf accreditation program (TAP) can be nominated within your tender documents. Each turf producer who is assessed and receives a certificate of currency that can be called up within your tender documents. TAP has been operating since 2010 and includes assessments on 12 different disciplines utilised on a separate turf production farm for your protection and delivery of qual...ity natural turfgrass for your project. This provides you with ease of mind. Contact your local Turf Queensland producer. www.qtpa.com.au

12.01.2022 It was great to see the rainfall over the past couple of days in South East Queensland. It is crazy to think that Cyclone Debbie 6 months ago flooded everywhere and now we are praying for rain which thankfully has just arrived in Southeast Queensland. Our friends in North Queensland are still searching for rain. Excellent coverage has been reported as follows: Bundaberg 100 mm over the past 24 hours. More in the city with local flooding reported. South Bundaberg 300mm 2 d...ays. Harvey Bay 125mm in 24hrs. Wyvenhoe. 50 mm in total. Emerald 80mm in 24hrs. Atkinson Dam 50 mm 24 hours. Gympie 50 mm overnight. Nambour 100 mm yesterday. Cleveland 50 mm 2 days. Gladstone 40mm. Turf producers will be encouraged by the future rainfall forecast over the next couple of months as residential and commercial people reinvest in turfgrass. See more

12.01.2022 Each of these species have various varieties so check with your Turf Queensland member to identify the variety to meet your individual requirements in appearance and your intended maintenance regime and will also ensure the right grass selection for your area and climate. 1. Couch. 2. Buffalo. 3. Zoysia. 4. Kikuyu.... 5. NQ Carpet Grass. Each of these species have various varieties so check with your Turf Queensland member to identify the variety to meet your individual requirements in appearance and your intended maintenance regime this will also ensure the right grass selection for your area and climate.

11.01.2022 Natural turfgrass is cheaper than synthetic alternatives. When compared to the total cost of synthetic sporting fields over the life cycle of 25 and 50 years, natural turf fields have found to be cheaper to install and maintain in all sports, except tennis (Research conducted by the Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of WA).

10.01.2022 Turf Queensland as the recognised industry peak body in this state developed in 2010 the 1st on-farm Accreditation process for turf producers known as "TAP" (Turf Accreditation Program). Many Turf Queensland members have undertaken the assessment process and approved as TAP accredited companies. TAP covers more than 12 disciplines on farm, in delivery and installation to protect both the producer and the end user ensuring quality turfgrass is delivered to the project/end user for installation. It is therefore recommended that you contact your Turf Queensland member when considering the purchase of quality natural turfgrass and advice on the installation and maintenance process involved resulting in a quality and product. www.qtpa.com.au

10.01.2022 IMPORTANCE OF GREEN OPEN SPACES Delegates to a turfgrass industry seminar were told that natural green open spaces provide the community with varying services and functions and are a direct benefit to communitys health and well-being. A correlation can be drawn between the health of the community and the availability and quality of public open space. Activity health and wellness are all part of the communities feel good approach.

09.01.2022 FIRST TURF ACCREDITATION IN AUSTRALIA The Turf Accredited Producer Program (TAP) that applies to many Turf Queensland member companies, assists producers in understanding legal, environmental and quality assurance requirements that provides first-class quality turfgrass to the end user. It describes turf production in terms of farm operations and business programs to a level that has to be met. TAP suppliers provide risk reduction to the end user by the use of a 3rd party audited turf production facility in the supply of quality turfgrass to agreed specifications that will suit the project.

08.01.2022 DYK Natural Grasslands and Trees are an excellent "Carbon Sequester". There is more than 440Million hectares of native and managed grassland cover and 149Million hectares of Trees and forests in Australia.

07.01.2022 WATER WISE APPROACH There are over 100 different species available across Australia in natural turfgrass. They cover sports fields, open space Park lands, salt tolerant, shade tolerant, low maintenance and low water grasses. Many of these depend on locality and soils. However it must always be remembered that natural turfgrass is a living product and therefore requires food and water like all of us. When watering your lawns do so before 7 AM or after 5 PM when evaporation does not occur as badly as in the middle of the day. Your grass will tell you when it requires watering just by walking on it and feeling stiff grass stems crackiling on your feet. This is approximately every 3 or 4 days depending on climate and temprature.

07.01.2022 Natural turfgrass is self replenishing, it is biodegradable, it reduces noise and can increase home values up to 18%. Properly maintained natural turfgrass provides an important natural fire barrier.

05.01.2022 RISK REDUCTION Turf Queensland's independent third-party audited Turf Accredited Producer "TAP" program allows consumers recognition of excellence in the areas of turf production, environment management and farm business management by the purchaser. It allows identification of professional turf producers supplying quality natural turfgrass to specifications provided by the end user. The "TAP" program is the 1st accreditation process within Australia commencing in 2010. To date this program has only rolled out in Queensland and has provided increased community confidence in the Queensland turf production industry as it applies sound environmental stewardship and best business processes.

04.01.2022 Natural Turfgrass is a proven erosion, nutrient and sediment control media that now has its own Australian Standard AS 5181. This will assist the specifiers and our environment.

03.01.2022 Environmentally friendly turfgrass has been proven through many tests to improve water quality by filtering run off water and reduces greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.

03.01.2022 DYK Commercial Turfgrass production began as early as1920's in North America after World War 1 when mown paddocks were cut and lifted by spades then sol to golf courses. The housing boom after World War II created large demand for natural turf grass.

01.01.2022 The results of recent rain in Queensland shows that natural turfgrass as a living product takes tremendous benefit and improves the cosmetic appearance of our state. One just has to look difference rainwater so quickly does to our environment to make you happy and feel healthy. Isnt it great what green healthy turfgrass does to our outlook and wellness? All of this happens without fertiliser just the nutrients from rainwater.