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• <br /> The Future We feel it is possible to develop a workable alternativ e <br /> maintenance program that will give results on a large scale. <br /> Interest in alternative turf maintenance methods will in- that the industry will wish to emulate. We are by no means <br /> crease in the future. Where such programs have been de- the only ones working on such methods. but we are <br /> veloped, :as in the case of the organics program in Med- pleased to be included in that group that has found a pos• <br /> ford, Oregon, the results in terms of improved turf vigor itive and constructive way to work toward a desirable <br /> have been sufficient to generate interest among other agen- change. Our system and others like it will have to be built <br /> cies. In the end, a working, cost -effective, practical alter- one piece at a time as resources become available and <br /> native maintenance program that produces quality turf techniques are perfected, but this will only add to their <br /> areas with minimal weed invasion through the use of IPM, validity and eventual widespread acceptance. 0 <br /> area classification, mowing heights, mechanical techni- <br /> ques, and adequate fertilizer and irrigation programs will References <br /> be desired by agencies and individuals because of the Beard. James B., Turfgras.s Science and Culture. Prentice -Hall. Engl- <br /> wood Cliff, NJ (1973). <br /> results it produces rather than because it includes or ex- R hay, Tim, "Report: Feasibility of Sludge Use in Municipal Park Mainte- <br /> - eludes various maintenance practices and tools. Results, trance Operations," available from Tim Rhay. 210 Cheshire St.. Eu- <br /> after all, are what sold the chemical methods now in use. gene. OR 97401. <br /> • <br />