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Quarry Life Award 2016
178 91 Munsö, Munsö, Stockholm

Biodiversity Framed- A biological design strategy with synergy-values

What is preservation? How do we heal the wounds in nature, do we heal them at all? Löten quarry has a rich histry and is a part of the cultural heritage of Ekerö. At the site,

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Quarry Life Award 2016
Quarry Life Award 2016
Degerhamn, Öland

Optimizing wetland functions to local conditions in connection to quarries

With a growing population, exploitation of natural resources increases and the need for cost efficient measures to reduce environmental impact is vital.

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Quarry Life Award 2016
Quarry Life Award 2016
Degerhamn, Öland

Enhancing Restoration Guidelines through a Strategic Sustainable Development Approach

Biodiversity adds value to society in many ways. It is crucial that we conserve and restore habitats in order to continue having the benefits from ecosystem services,

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Quarry Life Award 2016
Quarry Life Award 2016
Tveitanvegen, Porsgrunn, Telemark

Biodiversity and natural rehabilitation process at the Bjørntvet quarry

The Bjørntvet quarry has a very rich biodiversity with the potential for additional species richness and improved conservation of the already established plant species.

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Quarry Life Award 2016
United Kingdom
Quarry Life Award 2016
Bawtry Road Misson, DN10 6RG Nottinghamshire

The invertebrate biodiversity importance of bare ground habitat in Misson sand & gravel quarry

Ask most people to describe what habitat with high conservation value might look like and they will often think of green verdant vegetation.

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Quarry Life Award 2016
United Kingdom
Quarry Life Award 2016
Warrens Hill Cheddar, BS27 3LR Somerset

Biodiversity restoration - can drones provide an accurate, efficient and safe survey method?

The use of drones for environmental monitoring is becoming increasingly prevalent. As well as being used to monitor crop health or erosion,

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Quarry Life Award 2016
United Kingdom
Quarry Life Award 2016
Pit Lane Ketton, PE9 3SX Stamford, Lincolnshire

An investigation of restored soil health at Ketton to improve ecosystem services

Topsoil utilisation following the cessation of quarrying activities requires careful management to maintain its functional capacity to support ecosystem services.

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Quarry Life Award 2016
United Kingdom
Quarry Life Award 2016
Warrens Hill Cheddar, BS27 3LR Somerset

Impacts of grassland restoration on availability of bat prey

This student-led project will assess the impact that different grassland restoration techniques at Batts Combe Quarry have on the availability of flying invertebrates.

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Quarry Life Award 2016
Quarry Life Award 2016
BEPOSO-SHAMA DISTRICT, WESTERN REGION

Restoration of Biodiversity using Voandzeia subterranea(Bambara beans)

Mine reclamation is the most important post mining activity which is done to restore biodiversity on the degraded land.

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Quarry Life Award 2016