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Get inspired by succesfull projects improving biodiversity in mining quarries.

Producing a Short Documentary film about biodiversity of Helwan Limestone Quarry

EgyptQuarry Life Award 2018

Environmental assessment of quarrying at Helwan quarry and its effect on biodiversity

EgyptQuarry Life Award 20182nd prize Research stream (National contest)

The Tice's Meadow Biodiversity Trail

United KingdomQuarry Life Award 2018Connecting quarries and local communities Award Winner (International contest)
2nd prize Community stream (National contest)

Interactive video tour around the Pechurki quarry

RussiaQuarry Life Award 2018

Integrated management of biodiversity in Slatioara gravel pit

RomaniaQuarry Life Award 20182nd prize Research stream (National contest)

Writing off the problem.

SpainQuarry Life Award 20162nd prize (National contest)

Mapping Types of Habitats at the Ribnica Quarry Using Contemporary Methods In Ecology

Bosnia and HerzegovinaQuarry Life Award 20162nd 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 a scientific and education contest proposed by Heidelberg Materials and its subsidiaries. The contest aims at raising the awareness of the biodiversity value of quarrying sites and sharing new best practices with the scientific community, NGOs, authorities and Heidelberg Materials‘ operating units. The Quarry Life Award aims at increasing the scientific understanding of the interaction between nature and quarries as well as contributing to global nature conservation goals in raising the awareness of the importance of biodiversity and bringing people closer to nature.

The contest is conducted every three years. However, the Covid-19 pandemic caused us to reschedule the launch of the 5th edition to May 2021.

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