Troon Golf was ordered to stop cutting trees to protect migratory birds during nesting season. But they plan to recommence work in May or June. So far, we’ve seen destruction of riparian zones and removal of mature trees, such that birds, deer, coyotes, and bobcats...are gone. Also gone...shade! In a few weeks, Troon removed enough mature trees to make summer golf unbearable.
Troon claims to have worked closely with Tucson Audubon Society and Pima County Dept of Natural Resources. Surely those groups recognize the role Starr Pass plays not only as a golf course, but also as a critically important wildlife corridor in the Sonoran desert, and will guide Troon to manage the resource more responsibly.
Already, it will take decades for Starr Pass to recover because that’s how long it takes to grow trees to maturity in the desert.
Troon and JWMarriot need to show respect for their neighbors and listen to our input. Register your concern at the April 25 meeting at JW Marriott.
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