HeidelbergCement invites researchers, students and citizens to submit biodiversity projects in its quarries around the world.
The aim of this scientific and educational contest is to raise awareness of the organic value of mining sites and share new best practices with the scientific community, NGOs, authorities and our operating units.
Over 110 projects worldwide have been selected to compete in the 4th edition 2018 and win up to 30.000 Euro.
19 Feb 2018
Over the next couple of weeks, all projects competing in the fourth edition of the Quarry Life Award will be introduced individually on the QLA social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
17 Jan 2018
The research phase of the fourth QLA edition has started with nature enthusiasts undertaking over 110 projects at quarries across 25 participating countries. Many participants visited "their" quarry for the first time and will update you with their blogs about the research.
11 Dec 2017
Let's celebrate! On the occasion of the sixth year anniversary, HeidelbergCement and BirdLife International have published a brochure highlighting the successes of their partnership.
Methods:for a quantitative ethnobotanical approach, the survey was based on individual interviews. Data collection: Respondents are asked to list the trees they used or used where the quarry is currently located for care, feeding, ceremonies and other needs. Data analysis: The fidelity level (answer rate) was calculated for each species.
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This study aims to identify the most solicited trees by the riparian populations of the quarry in order to include them in the reforestation program. It is based on a quantitative ethnobotanical approach that indirectly determines the widely used species.
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Prunus spinosa as an early flowering shrub provides a valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees in spring… / Slivoň trnka jako časně kvetoucí keř poskytuje v tuto dobu včelám významný zdroj nektaru a pylu…
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One of the most popular amphibian species of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region is the Bufo bufo. I think you've seen her at least once. The body length of the Bufo bufo reaches 20 centimeters. Female weigh from 50 to 120 grams, and the weight of males does not exceed 10-50 grams. The color of the upper part is brown with black or gray spots, and the lower part of the body is yellow or dirty-white. On the back and chest there are poisonous glands, emitting poisonous discharge.
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