Holcim Bulgaria

Objective

Restoration of riverside wetlands with habitats and species of birds, water animals, rare species and plants in former and operational quarries along the basin of Lesnovska river.

Context

The project encompasses the territory of gravel pit Negovan, which is located 200 meters south of Negovan village and 8 km north of Sofia City. Holcim Karierni materiali AD has concession rights since 2002 for a period of 18 years. The concession area is approx. 80,270 ha.

Actions

Detailed analysis of the biological background.

Development of an action plan and implementation of activities for the restoration of habitats according to historical data, geological and hydrological studies, etc.

Development of an action plan and implementation of activities for reforestation.

Development an action plan and implementation of activities for introduction of fish species.

Cleaning-up of an illegal landfill within the project area.

Information campaigns and PR activities.

Result

Biodiversity protection for plants and fauna, specially for bird species facilitating nesting around the quarry area.

The restoration of plant species such as Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior.

Re-introduction of conservation significant species of water animals and rare plants.

Promoting the practice of “green technologies” for biological re-cultivation of quarry lakes - type “riverside wetlands” with biological significance.

Partners

BAPIM (Bulgarian Aggregates Association) and Sofia Municipality