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.
Počet nalezených druhů obojživelníků a plazů v pískovně Planá se od naší poslední návštěvy rozrostl. Skokan zelený a čolek obecný byly doposud jedinými nalezenými druhy obojživelníků.
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The number of amphibian and reptile species recorded in the sandpit Planá incereased since our last visit. P. esculentus and L. vulgaris were the only amphibian species found in early spring there.
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We had meeting with really nice mayor of Mokrá. Then we visited the quarry Mokrá and saw all technologies connected with quarrying.
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Dandelions are the first strong pollen and nectar herbal sources. Bumblebees, solitary bees and honeybees season mainly starts with dandelions flowering… / Pampelišky jsou jako první byliny vydatnými zdroji nektaru a pylu. Sezóna pro čmeláky, samotářky i včely medonosné začíná především s jejich rozkvětem…
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