Aggregat Industries bought Tuckleholme quarry and began to restore it for wild life preservation. New habitats include reedbeds that contribute to attract many types of bird species. The reeds also filter the water flowing in so it improves water quality. They also limited the number of trees planted to allow species to thrive without the threat of predators. This also created a nature reserve for others to enjoy. The goal of this restoration is to help promote a new home for an abundance of wildlife.

Key Takeaways:

• The quarry in question is Tucklesholme quarry and it can be found about five miles southwest of Burton-upon-Trent. The quarry is owned by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
• The Tucklesholme quarry is the second series of aggregate industry owned quarries that were converted to natural reserve this year alone.
• There are several habitats at Tucklesholme and the newer ones are extensive reedbeds which are known to attract birds including the reclusive bittern and the oystercatcher.

“Tucklesholme is part of a wider project to transform quarries in the region to create a wetland network dubbed ‘Transforming the Trent Valley’ by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.”

Read more: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/25062019/aggregate-industries-restores-quarry-to-wetland/