TURF STUDIES

Turf Studies

The grass on the runway shoulder is a major habitat of an airport. Grasses attract insects, produce seeds, provide nesting places/materials, and provide a place for roosting and resting of birds. Birds come to grass to eat insects and seeds. 

We have recorded 88 species of grasses in Indian Airports. Some are sparse, some abundant, some are prolific seed producers, and yet some attract insects. There are good grasses, and there are bad grasses for an airport.

Birds occur in all grass heights. There is no fixed grass height that can be generalised for all airports. Each airport is unique. Depending on the type of aircraft flown, types of birds occurring, types of grasses, and their distribution, and density, decides grass management in an airport. 72% of the bird strikes in Indian airports are caused by insect-eating birds and grasses are the main source of insects in the airport. 

Turf's study gives answers to these questions. We recommend a range of height of grass to be maintained in different seasons, considering the birds that would be present then. It is possible to reduce up to 70% of the cost of maintenance of grasses through a turf study. 

At the end of the study, a beautiful grass legend is submitted along with a herbarium, and a report on managing grasses, insects/rodents, and birds. 

Contact us at +91-9487802211, or +91-9482702806

Some of our studies and the grass legends