HeidelbergCement invites researchers, students and citizens to submit biodiversity projects in its quarries around the world.
The aim of this scientific and educational contest is to raise awareness of the organic value of mining sites and share new best practices with the scientific community, NGOs, authorities and our operating units.
Over 110 projects worldwide have been selected to compete in the 4th edition 2018 and win up to 30.000 Euro.
19 Feb 2018
Over the next couple of weeks, all projects competing in the fourth edition of the Quarry Life Award will be introduced individually on the QLA social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
17 Jan 2018
The research phase of the fourth QLA edition has started with nature enthusiasts undertaking over 110 projects at quarries across 25 participating countries. Many participants visited "their" quarry for the first time and will update you with their blogs about the research.
11 Dec 2017
Let's celebrate! On the occasion of the sixth year anniversary, HeidelbergCement and BirdLife International have published a brochure highlighting the successes of their partnership.
Check out our new infographic summarizing our Quarry Life project!
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Our hard work is paying off at the Cadomin Limestone Quarry
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On May 3rd, 2018 a few of our team members took a day trip to the Cadomin Limestone Quarry to meet the Site manager, Operations staff and assess possible placement locations of the bat houses. Upon arrival, the team completed a site Risk assessment and safety briefing lead by Brent Korobanik, followed by a tour of the Quarry site and surrounding bat habitat. During the tour, the positioning logistics of each bat house was discussed, to ensure the boxes receive optimal daily sun exposure.
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Any signs of grizzly bears at the Cadomin Limestone Quarry this spring?
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