CGM Sustainable Practices & Conservation 3

Question 1

A grounds manager notices a significant decline in bee populations on the property. Which action best supports pollinator conservation?

Accepted Answer

Establish pollinator habitat with diverse native flowering plants

Answer

Establishing diverse native flowering habitat provides food and nesting resources that support bee and other pollinator populations.

Question 2

Which carbon sequestration practice can a grounds manager implement to help offset greenhouse gas emissions on a large turf property?

Accepted Answer

Convert select turf areas to trees and woody shrubs

Answer

Trees and woody shrubs sequester significantly more carbon per square foot than turf, making conversion a meaningful climate mitigation strategy.

Question 3

What is the recommended buffer width of un-mowed vegetation along a water body to help filter runoff?

Accepted Answer

25–100 feet or more depending on slope

Answer

Vegetative buffer widths of 25–100+ feet (varying by slope, soil, and regulation) effectively filter sediments, nutrients, and pesticides before they reach water.

Question 4

Which certification program helps grounds managers demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship in turf management?

Accepted Answer

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program

Answer

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program recognizes facilities that implement sustainable environmental practices in landscape management.

Question 5

A grounds manager wants to reduce fertilizer runoff into a nearby pond. Which nutrient management strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use slow-release fertilizers and apply based on soil test recommendations

Answer

Slow-release fertilizers reduce leaching and runoff, while soil test-based applications prevent over-fertilization.

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

CGM Sustainable Practices & Conservation 3