How can the building materials sector tackle biodiversity loss?

Oct 26, 2022

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Providing unique spots for biodiversity. Image: Freepik.

Carolyn Jewell

Senior Manager Biodiversity & Natural Resources, Heidelberg Materials

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Schematic representation of zones within a quarry that can support a rich variety of biodiversity, in particular during and after extraction: 1. Natural habitats surrounding the site which may or may not be within the quarry footprint (top left); 2. Areas within the active quarry zone that are left for a short period or season can quickly become important habitat for pioneer species (centre); 3. Temporary habitats can form due to the surface undulation created by the active operations (top - bottom of open face). 4. Progressive reclamation enables the creation of new habitats, for example wetlands and species rich meadows (bottom). Designed by Francoise Laruelle for Heidelberg Materials.

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