2014 Turf Research Call For Proposals

12.01.11-WCTA-in-PullmanWA200Canadian Allied Turfgrass Research (CATR) annual Call for Proposals

The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF), Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA), Atlantic Turfgrass Research Foundation (ATRF),Quebec Turfgrass Research Foundation (QTRF) and the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation (OTRF) have formed a research funding alliance for an annual call for proposals for turfgrass research grants. With a single submission researchers have the opportunity to have their proposal considered for funding by all groups and funded either separately or collaboratively. A national wide grant application eliminates application duplication while giving regional researchers more national exposure.

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Frog-friendly Golf Course Ponds?

12.10.04-CaitlinKightBy Caitlin Kight 

August 5th 2012

Nearly half of all amphibian species in the world are experiencing population declines, and one of the major causes of these negative trends is habitat loss--something that will likely only grow worse as human populations expand in the coming years. A major management question, then, is how we can alter existing habitats to make them more suitable for amphibians.

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2012 OTRF Update

By Corrie Almack, OTRF Research Chair

As part of our commitment to collaborate with the CTRF and the other provincial turfgrass foundations, we would like to share with you our plans for turfgrass research funding in 2012 and provide you with a copy of the new OTRF Turfgrass Research Priorities.

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OTRF Tournament Day @ St.Georges

12.08.26-OTRF.logoOn Monday, September 9th, the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation held its annual fundraising golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke and what a terrific day this turned out to be. From the moment participants arrived they were treated to first class service from the historic and highly regarded club.

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