Regional Knowledge Network on Water

R-KNOW Knowledge Database is operated by means of mobilising and developing the stakeholders qualified in their field in each pilot country. This is the duty of each national facilitator. R-KNOW KD brings:

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Mediterranean Quarry Rehabilitation Manual

Ecosystems rehabilitation

Description

Building on the experience of Holcim Lebanon in rehabilitating one of its degraded quarries after excavation activities, this report will provide guidelines for rehabilitation practices in Lebanon and the Mediterranean. It will suggest milestones towards a successful rehabilitation process and discuss the challenges and constraints facing restoration initiatives while highlighting the main elements and lessons learned for future rehabilitation attempts in limestone quarries.

Geographical coverage

Lebanon

Keywords

Manuals , Quarrying , Rehabilitation

Publication date

Thursday, 26 November 2015

Author

IUCN Regional Office for West Asia
English

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