Biodiversity

With 223 active quarries in 13 countries, we are very aware of our interactions with species and habitats at our different locations. We believe we have a responsibility to protect the natural biodiversity found in these varied environments, and the implementation of Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) is central to this aim.

BAPs help us to set site-specific targets and strategies for protecting local fauna and habitats. BAPs complement the comprehensive restoration process that we put in place after our quarries are no longer in use. This enhances natural biodiversity and helps reintroduce former species back to the area.

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Tarmac Schools Biodiversity Challenge

The Tarmac Schools Biodiversity Challenge continues in 2008, with visits to local quarries being organised for schools so that children can see for themselves how we are implementing our biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) at local quarries.

During the visits, the children will be learning how to create and implement BAPs in their own school grounds, having already learnt about BAPs from David Bellamy at our launch event at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.

We are also working with Northumberland Local Education Authority to produce biodiversity learning packs for schools, which can be fully integrated into key elements of the National Curriculum.

To read an example of BAPs in Northumberland see our Biodiversity case study in our Report to Society 2007.

 

 

 

 

Podcasts - Listen to David Bellamy

Listen to David Bellamy talk about Biodiversity in the community with school children at Alnwick Castle:

 

David Bellamy Introduction to Biodiversity for schools (mp3, 2353kb)

David Bellamy on Biodiversity in everyday life (mp3, 1037kb)

Michael Young, Tarmac Estates Manager answers children's questions (mp3, 936kb)

 

If you would like to set up a Biodiversity Action plan or a Tarmac Quarry School visit for your school or educational institution please Contact PR.