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Get inspired by succesfull projects improving biodiversity in mining quarries.
A part of the quarry lake

Establishment of alvar conditions in the artificial lake of Albrunna limestone quarry, Degerhamn - current conditions, immediate problems and possible solutions

Northern EuropeQuarry Life Award 20122nd prize (National contest)

Increasing biodiversity in Aru-Lõuna limestone quarry by reclamation

Northern EuropeQuarry Life Award 20164th prize (National contest)

Biodiversity Framed- A biological design strategy with synergy-values

Northern EuropeQuarry Life Award 20163rd prize (National contest)

Optimizing wetland functions to local conditions in connection to quarries

Northern EuropeQuarry Life Award 2016Biodiversity Management Award (International contest)
1st prize (National contest)

Enhancing Restoration Guidelines through a Strategic Sustainable Development Approach

Northern EuropeQuarry Life Award 20162nd prize (National contest)

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About the Quarry Life Award

The Quarry Life Award is an international research competition for the promotion and education about biodiversity in quarries. The forth edition of the competition, organized by HeidelbergCement, is currently in progress.

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