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FearlessLeader19 · 06-21-2017, 02:54 PM

It was time for his presentation as the allotted time had finally arrived. Lucas was both a little nervous but a lot more excited. He stepped up to the podium, confident in himself. "Good day, everyone. Welcome to the Department of Magical Games and Sport's presentation of A Comparison of Natural and Artificial Turf for Quidditch Pitches. On behalf of the Department, I, Lucas Hawthorne, will be delivering said presentation.'' Yes, he was quite aware that the brochures had the introduction covered but it was quite polite to start off this way.

The man cleared his throat before launching into the task.

''There are many advantages of natural turf. A few of these include’’- and here, Lucas used the remote to switch slides so that a picture of a rather green and grassy patch of field appear along with a few words. "One, air. Did you know that a turf area measuring twenty five hundred square feet can produce enough air-through photosynthesis- for a four member family?’’ He clicked the remote once more; the slide switched displaying a different picture and notes. “Starting in 2013, an Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay programme concluded that the fibrous root system of the turf stabilises soil to reduce erosion and thus prevents the movement of sediment into creeks and other river outlets. Three, heat. Did you know that, if well maintained, the turfted area could be about thirty degrees cooler than asphalt? The California Energy Commission has found the cooling effect of an average size lawn is equal to about nine tons of air conditioning.’’

Lucas cleared his throat softly once more. “Unfortunately, there are some disadvantages the most concerning being costs. Keeping turfs well maintained would mean enduring extra costs in the way of labour. Yes, we are witches and wizards but tending to a huge pitch would mean more manpower is needed. Overall, it is time consuming. In addition, a great amount of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilisers would be required and If proper maintenance is missing then the risk of the grass dying is rather high.’’ *click* A new slide depicted exactly what he was speaking about. “Ill maintained turfs also mean water lodges there and thus creates a muddy environment. For landing and kick off, this can be a huge problem as either action would be affected since mud will be splattered everywhere.’’

Pausing to look around at the gathering, he smiled a little. “Of course we cannot forget about artificial turf which too has its pros and cons. Let’s start with the pros. The turf is green all year round with little maintenance thus eliminating the use for fungicides, pesticides , herbicides and fertilisers. Weeds cannot pass through artificial turfs.’’ The slide changed to show an evergreen artificial turf in all weathers- sunny, rainy, snowy. “This means that everyone gets to maximise their use of pitches by scheduling long hours of practice or fun if they’re just looking for recreation. Also, these turfs are made from recycled products namely tires since some turfs require an infill first.’’ There was a brief pause again before Lucas moved on to the disadvantages. “Artificial turf tends to retain heat from the sun and can be hotter than natural grass with extended exposure to the sun’s rays, capable of reaching 150 degrees Fahrenheit. But this can be reduced by applying water prior to use of it.’’ As he spoke, the screen now depicted a turf with a few persons standing on it. They were heavily sweating. The image was highly exaggerated but it would drive Lucas’s point over to the gathering. "Initial investment of artificial is much higher than natural grass since an infill may be needed as well as other costs for setting it up. These turfs do not a runoff after the rainy season and it may be necessary to install a drainage system.’’

This was the main part of the Department of Games and Sports’ presentation and it had almost come to a close. “I’ll be happy to take any questions if you have any but if you don’t, please feel free to test out the turfs for yourselves to make your own decision on which you prefer. Broomsticks are provided by Quality Quidditch Supplies. Go on, folks. Have fun.''

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