Two-Minute Rule

A simple time management technique whereby if something can be done quickly, in less than 2-minutes then do it now.

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  Undesirable Organism

A disease, weed, weed grass or pest.

  Undesirable Organisms, Procedure for dealing with

In the first instance it is essential that correct identification is carried out to confirm that it is an undesirable organism, and if so which particular one. Make a decision on what to do, or if you are not responsible for making the decision then inform the relevant person, for example, the grounds manager. The initial decision will typically be one of the following: • Does it need immediate control or treatment? • Monitor the situation. • Record the situation and take no action. • Take no action. If the situation is to be monitored then decide on the plan of

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  Unit Cost

The cost of resources (including labour, materials, equipment, marketing and sales, storage, transport) needed to produce and distribute to a customer one unit of output. A unit cost will include direct and indirect costs. Many grounds managers will be mainly responsible for the direct costs of the service provided, with the indirect costs being managed and accounted for by a central finance department.

  Upgrading a Sports Surface: Benefits

The benefits that can be gained from upgrading a sports surface will depend on the type of surface and its availability to maximise usage, but the following are typical and general benefits: • Increase the number of games playable. • Improve the consistency of the playing experience. • Improve the quality of the playing experience. • Reduce the number of occasions when a game may need to be cancelled due to unsuitable surface water conditions. • Improve the safety of the surface and player welfare. This helps to reduce strain and impact on players limbs, joints etc.

  Urban Horticulture

The focus of this term is on how plants and green space can positively influence the health and welfare of humans. The use of community gardens and allotments for growing produce, especially fruit and vegetables, as well the social interactions which can occur when utilising open green spaces all contribute to improving the well-being of individuals who become engaged with these activities. Urban horticulture can be considered a sub-category of environmental horticulture.

  User Management

The active management of users and usage which takes place on a sports pitch, golf course, field or amenity area. User management might involve redirecting walking routes between greens and tees on a golf course; the use of winter greens; restricting the number of golfers allowed on the course during certain ground or weather conditions to reduce wear and compaction; the spreading of games around different pitches on artificial surfaces to ensure an even amount of use takes place on each pitch, for example, with several 5 or 7 aside football marked out over a full sized pitch ¯ this will

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  Vacuum Assisted Drainage

The removal of water from a rootzone by the use of an air pump attached to a drainage system. The pump draws down and removes water from the rootzone. An example of this is the SubAir system.

  Value

The benefit gained from an idea, process, product or action. The value of something might be seen by increased productivity, improved quality of outcome, improved customer satisfaction, better organisational reputation, reduced environmental impact from actions, reduced costs, or many other benefits.

  Value For Money [1]

A judgement in which a customer considers a product or service provides utility, i.e. is fit for purpose, for the cost involved. VFM may also form part of a larger cost-benefit analysis.