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Environment The prevailing of the local landscape through the innovative restoration and the biodiversity approach at the Sępólno Gravel extraction site Lafarge Poland
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

The prevailing of the local landscape through the innovative restoration and the biodiversity approach at the Sępólno Gravel extraction site

Objective The prevailing of the local landscape through the innovative restoration and the biodiversity approach at the Sępólno Gravel extraction site. Context The actions of Lafarge and th...
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Environment Developing and implementing a monitoring plan for ecological restoration including biodiversity management Lafarge Romania
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

Developing and implementing a monitoring plan for ecological restoration including biodiversity management

Objective Developing and implementing a monitoring plan for ecological restoration including biodiversity management. Context Historically used as an extraction point for aggregates since 189...
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Environment Conservation of a protected bird territory and nature protection of flood territory utilising sedimentation of sludge pits ALAS SLOVAKIA s.r.o.
April 9, 2023 Natura 2000 area

Conservation of a protected bird territory and nature protection of flood territory utilising sedimentation of sludge pits

Objective The conservation of a protected bird territory no. 20 “Morava” (Moravia) and nature protection of flood territory utilising sedimentation of sludge pits. Context The exploited g...
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Environment The conservation of protected birds within a NATURA 2000 area EUROVIA-Cesty a.s.
April 9, 2023 Natura 2000 area

The conservation of protected birds within a NATURA 2000 area

Objective The conservation of protected birds is in the Vihorlat territory within a NATURA 2000 area. The next task is to create a water reservoir amidst the beautiful nature surrounding this mount...
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Environment To create a crayfish sanctuary in a working sandpit Acheson & Glover Group
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To create a crayfish sanctuary in a working sandpit

Objective To create a crayfish sanctuary in a working sandpit. Context The White-clawed Crayfish is on the list of globally threatened species due to pollution, damage to habitat and the intr...
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Environment Restoration of a sand and gravel quarry to a number of lakes, each creating a different habitat Aggregate Industries - Holcim
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Restoration of a sand and gravel quarry to a number of lakes, each creating a different habitat

Objective Restoration of a sand and gravel quarry to a number of lakes, each creating a different habitat. Context Wading birds and wetland systems are part of the UK BAP. Creating new habita...
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Environment To create a mosaic of habitats, especially those effectively lost to the Ouse Valley floodplain through intensive agricultural activity, and flood control measures to accommodate both agricu… Aggregate Industries - Holcim
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To create a mosaic of habitats, especially those effectively lost to the Ouse Valley floodplain through intensive agricultural activity, and flood control measures to accommodate both agricu…

Objective To create a mosaic of habitats, especially those effectively lost to the Ouse Valley floodplain through intensive agricultural activity, and flood control measures to accommodate both agr...
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Environment Integrated scenic restoration with intensive reforestation ARICEMEX - CEMEX
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Integrated scenic restoration with intensive reforestation

Objective The company carries out an integrated scenic restoration of the area directly affected by the exploitation, thanks to intensive reforestation. Context The quarry restoration works a...
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Environment To restore its sand and gravel extraction sites to woodland, landscaped lakes and heathland Brett Aggregates
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

To restore its sand and gravel extraction sites to woodland, landscaped lakes and heathland

Objective To restore its sand and gravel extraction sites to woodland, landscaped lakes and heathland. Context CWT members have been involved in conservation work on the site since 1993 and t...
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Environment Progressive restoration scheme in place for the quarry to provide, on completion of working, an area of high quality agricultural CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Progressive restoration scheme in place for the quarry to provide, on completion of working, an area of high quality agricultural

Bdv Objective There is a progressive restoration scheme in place for the quarry to provide, on completion of working, an area of high quality agricultural. Context The entire quarry has be...
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Environment Mitigation of the potential impacts of the development of a quarry CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Mitigation of the potential impacts of the development of a quarry

Objective To mitigate potential impacts of the development of a quarry. Context Quarrying has taken place since the early 1800s and is still active. In 2007 a 25 year permit to landfill bypas...
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Environment To protect the peregrine falcons CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

To protect the peregrine falcons

Objective To protect the peregrine falcons. Context Carrowdore Quarry is home to a pair of peregrines who have returned to the quarry to nest every year since 2003. In September 2006, CEMEX,...
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Environment Creation of a protected site for wildlife CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Creation of a protected site for wildlife

Objective Creation of a protected site for wildlife. Context Attenborough Nature Reserve is situated 7 kms south west of Nottingham and comprises of over 365 hectares of flooded gravel pits....
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Environment Transforming a tract of unattractive, prairie-like, intensively managed farmland into an aquatic landscape to increase the landscape value of the valley, increase its biodiversity and provid… CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Transforming a tract of unattractive, prairie-like, intensively managed farmland into an aquatic landscape to increase the landscape value of the valley, increase its biodiversity and provid…

Objective To create an area that would complement and enhance the rural landscape. Extraction and restoration provided the opportunity of transforming a tract of unattractive, prairie-like, intensi...
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Environment To create areas for heathland specialist wildlife such as nightjars, Dartford warblers and wood larks CEMEX UK
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

To create areas for heathland specialist wildlife such as nightjars, Dartford warblers and wood larks

Objective To create areas for heathland specialist wildlife such as nightjars, Dartford warblers and wood larks. Context Rugeley Quarry is one of 57 quarries which CEMEX UK owns in Great Brit...
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Environment The restoration of the clay quarry with different landscapes in order to support the conservation of the broad animal and flora diversity of the region Hanson UK
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013

The restoration of the clay quarry with different landscapes in order to support the conservation of the broad animal and flora diversity of the region

Objective The restoration of the clay quarry with different landscapes in order to support the conservation of the broad animal and flora diversity of the region. Context Kings Dyke Nature Re...
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Environment The restoration to multiple uses of the Middleton Quarry Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2016

The restoration to multiple uses of the Middleton Quarry

Objective The restoration to multiple uses of the Middleton Quarry. Context Middleton Quarry is located approximately 1.5 km south west of Tamworth in the West Midlands in England, within the...
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Environment Restoration of a former quarry into a number of after-uses Hanson – Heidelberg Cement
April 9, 2023 UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2010

Restoration of a former quarry into a number of after-uses

Otley quarry is a former sand and gravel quarry situated within greenbelt on the north side of the River Wharfe and northwest of Otley Town centre in West Yorkshire. Otley lies on the southern border...
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Environment Restoration of a quarry site to a nature reserve, incorporating numerous lakes Hanson – Heidelberg Cement
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Restoration of a quarry site to a nature reserve, incorporating numerous lakes

Objective Restoration of a quarry site to a nature reserve, incorporating numerous lakes. Context Work commenced on the site in conjunction with the Central Rivers Project, an initiative aime...
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Environment Development of a community nature reserve Hanson – Heidelberg Cement
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Development of a community nature reserve

Objective Development of a community nature reserve: Context A derelict former lay pit has been developed as a community nature reserve. Solution Islands were created in the lake which...
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Environment Creation and management of a Hay Meadow Lafarge UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Creation and management of a Hay Meadow

Objective Creation and management of a Hay Meadow. Context Hay meadows make an important contribution to the landscape of the Peak District. Hay meadows can support 50 plant species per metre...
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Environment Creation of fen vegetation complementary to existing biological resource in adjacent protected area Lafarge Aggregates Limited
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Creation of fen vegetation complementary to existing biological resource in adjacent protected area

Objective Creation of fen vegetation complementary to existing biological resource in adjacent protected area. Context Dry Rigg Quarry is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and...
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Environment Restoration of a former quarry for agricultural use Sibelco UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Restoration of a former quarry for agricultural use

Objective Restoration of a former quarry for agricultural use. Context The project formed part of a larger site restoration scheme, the first phase of which had collected a Quarry Products As...
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Environment Extensive restoration works before donating the land to Astbury Mere Country Park Sibelco UK
April 9, 2023 Biodiversity Case Study

Extensive restoration works before donating the land to Astbury Mere Country Park

Objective Extensive restoration works before donating the land. Context The site now home to Astbury Mere Country Park on the outskirts of Congleton was formerly one of the UK’s most import...
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