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Get inspired by succesfull projects improving biodiversity in mining quarries.

Quarries as a refuge: Kables sand quarry, a haven for the endangered Blue Mountains water skink

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 2016

Using an alternative method to assess the species diversity of rehabilitated sites

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 20162nd prize (National contest)

Predator playground; the role of quarries in the lives of wild dogs

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 20163rd prize (National contest)

Does the Kables Sands Plant promote local amphibian biodiversity?

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 20161st prize (National contest)

The Richness and Diversity of Soil Arthropods For Succesful Reclaimation in Gaskell Sand Quarry

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 2018

Individuals can make a difference. It’s what we do - look, listen, learn and lead in our daily life.

AustraliaQuarry Life Award 2018

With the strong support of

EU Business & Biodiversity
BirdLife

About the Quarry Life Award

The Quarry Life Award is an international research competition for the promotion and education about biodiversity in quarries. The forth edition of the competition, organized by HeidelbergCement, is currently in progress.

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