Quarry restorations can provide fantastic new habitats for wildlife and also for people. Restorations often open up land that was previously private, and can provide opportunities for community engagement, education, recreation and volunteering.

Short-haired bumblebee Bombus subterraneus, reintroduction, general view of site, Dungeness, Kent, May
Short-haired bumblebee Bombus subterraneus, reintroduction, general view of site, Dungeness, Kent, May

Public benefits

Quarry restorations can provide fantastic new habitats for wildlife and also for people. Restorations often open up land that was previously private, and can provide opportunities for community engagement, education, recreation and volunteering.

Access

The following RSPB reserves are restored quarries, or have sections of habitat that have previously been quarried. These can be visited, and enjoyed, by the public. See link for more details.

RSPB Middleton Lakes - by Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
RSPB Middleton Lakes - by Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)