Raw material mining involves a certain degree of intervention in the landscape and the use of mineral resources that have built up over millions of years. Because we want the growth of our company to go hand in hand with sustainable development, using raw materials responsibly is our foremost priority.
When choosing the areas, we make meticulous plans for the proposed quarrying and subsequent land use. We often work closely with scientists from universities and conservationists. We either prepare the areas to be used for agriculture or forestry, or make them available for nature conservation. Our quarries and aggregate pits enrich the landscape and create habitats for various species of animals and plants that are becoming increasingly marginalised, particularly in modern agricultural landscapes. We have quarry rehabilitation plans in place in 72% or our active sites. In 17 plants biodiversitivity issues are addressed.
Recultivation
By active measures used quarries are converted for agriculture, forestry or leisure activities. |
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Renaturation
Native plants and animals start colonising manmade sites without any human contribution (natural succession). As a result, a diverse community of living creatures native to the location can emerge and develop – hereby former quarries offer habitats for rare species of plants and animals. |
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