Wear tolerance

• Turf that receives high traffic pressure will be susceptible to wear damage and also increase risk of disease.
• Wear damage cause aesthetic damage as well as a poor quality playing surface.
• Where turf becomes worn and bare patches occur this provide opportunities for weed invasion.
• When the turf cover is reduced, this also reduces the stability of the soil which can then lead onto more problems.
• Turf that receives high traffic pressure will be susceptible to wear damage.

Approach

• Harden turf and avoid soft lush growth.
• Ensure good nutrition for healthy turf growth to increase wear tolerance. Ensure good nutrition to aid recovery from wear.
• Reduce surface moisture in wet conditions. Use wear tolerant grass cultivars.
• Limit traffic where possible and alternate areas of use.