Exploring restoration potential

A virtual time machine has been developed to help communities discover the restoration potential of their local quarry. Designed by the British Geological Survey in partnership with David Jarvis Associates and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, the ‘time machine’ can be used to examine the effects of different types of quarry restoration schemes and the changes which these undergo over time.

‘Explore Quarry Restoration’ is a unique interactive CD-ROM that allows the user to explore the effects of different types of restoration on contrasting ‘virtual’ quarries. Features include the ability to accelerate time to assess the impact of tree growth, or to move around a realistic 3D model to examine a landscaped area from different viewpoints.

The virtual quarries are linked to pages of further information on quarry restoration issues, ranging from biodiversity to water management. These pages draw on real-life examples of good restoration practice and illustrate the possibilities for maximizing positive impacts both during and after quarrying.

Development of the ‘Explore Quarry Restoration’ CD-ROM was supported by the Mineral Industry Research Organisation (MIRO) Sustainable Land-Won and Marine-Dredged Aggregates Programme. For a free copy of the CD-ROM tel: (0115) 936 3494; or visit: www.mineralsUK.com