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Golf Course Turf Management
Golf Course Management Programs
Welcome to William Baker and Associates

William Baker and Associates LLC (WBA) provides professional consulting services and project management services to all segments of the Green Industry.  Specialties include Urban Trees, Parks and Golf Courses.  Senior Staff Consultants and Project Managers for WBA are certified, licensed, or otherwise credentialed in Green Industry disciplines.

Golf Course Operational Assessments

  • Review cultural and best management practice programs
  • Determine operation staffing levels and efficiency
  • Determine the effective use of funds and other assets
  • Conduct feasibility studies for converting golf courses to alternate uses

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Fire Damage Assessment

  • Wildfire loss appraisal for trees, landscape, vineyards, and orchards
  • Fire damage appraisal for irrigation and hardscapes features
  • Estimate of cost for removal of lost trees and other organic debris
  • Procedures and cost analysis for replanting trees and other landscape restoration
  • Expert witness for insurance and litigation claims

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Public Sector Outreach & Training

  • Parks assessment
  • Advise on the development of demonstration or Botanical Gardens
  • Provide staff training or workshops for mosquito reduction
  • Assist in the development of community composting programs

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Tree Management Programs

  • Conduct a review of community trees
  • Tree preservation programs for historic and development impacted trees
  • Develop a tree inventory and management plan
  • Provide on-call arborist services
  • Expert witness for tree liability cases

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Water Management

  • Conduct irrigation audits and develop irrigation schedules
  • Improve system-wide irrigation efficiency and water conservation
  • Assist clients in reaching compliance with irrigation regulations
  • Measure and monitor irrigation water quality

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Project Management

  • Provide management and coordination for projects that involve government agencies, municipalities, industry associations, and the private sector
  • Provide management and coordination for university projects
  • Assist clients with grant writing and project development
  • Develop project procedures and specifications for clients
  • Write requests for proposals (RFP's) and manage the contractor selection process

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