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.
Pelobates is a shallow amphibian, outwardly representing something in between a toad and a frog. She leads only a nocturnal life and at the same time feels great on land. During the day, amphibians rest, and at night they go hunting. They are traded with insects, worms, snails. When in the daytime everyone keeps fasting, eating pests, Pelobates sleeps, but when the night comes and the pests relax, then the land comes out Pelobates.
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Чесночница – это мелкая амфибия, внешне представляющая собой нечто среднее между жабой и лягушкой. Она ведет только ночной образ жизни и при этом прекрасно чувствует себя на суше. Днем амфибии отдыхают, а ночью выходят поохотиться. Они промышляют насекомыми, червяками, улитками. Когда днем все держат пост, питаясь вредителями, чесночница спит, но когда наступает ночь и вредители расслабляются, то на стражу земли выходит чесночница.
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One of the eternal problems in Russia and many other countries is used car tires that pollute our forests. Bacteria have found a way to solve 2 problems at once! They dislodge gasoline and utilize tires!
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Одна из вечных проблем в России и многих других странах - использованные автомобильные покрышки, загрязняющие наши леса. Бактерии нашли способ решить 2 проблемы сразу! Они вытесняют бензин и утилизируют покрышки!
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