Case Study on Quarry Rehabilitation and Land Resettlement in Dimce Quarry

Prize quarry

dogfish and a total allowable catch of zero for 2010. Scientists had recommended a zero catch for this year as studies suggest the northeast Atlantic population is on the verge of collapse. Catches for cod outside the North Sea, hake, monkfish, sole and whiting have also been agreed at levels higher than those recommended by EU advisors. The Bay of Biscay anchovy fishery is to remain closed but...

Development of a Sphagnum Bog on the Floor of a Sandstone Quarry in Northeastern Quarry in Northeastern Ohio

The vegetation and selected ground water characteristics of Silica Sand Quarry Bog, a pioneer bog forming in an abandoned sandstone quarry, were examined. After 70 years of development the bog mat measures 0.75 km in diameter and contains 35 species of vascular plants and 5 species of Sphagnum. Six species of vascular plants from the bog are on Ohio's rare plant list. The herbaceous layer is th...

An Assessment of Blasting Vibrations: A Case Study on Quarry Operation

Problem statement: One of the major environmental concerns related to blasting operation in mining and civil engineering projects is ground vibration. Approach: This study presented an assessment of ground vibrations caused by the blasting experiments at a marlstone quarry in northern Italy. The primary goal of this study was to determine the vibration level in order to protect dwelling area ad...

A Quantitative Study of the Winter Plankton of Urschel's Quarry

Application of Restoration Ecology Principles to the Practice of Limestone Quarry Rehabilitation in Lebanon

Restoration ecology is an emerging science dealing with applied ecology and aiming at “helping nature to recreate itself”. This comprehensive paper presents the findings and main results related to the analysis of natural vegetation dynamics on abandoned limestone quarries in Mediterranean environment. It aims to answer three basic questions: where, when and how should intervention by ecologica...