of forest disturbances on limestone quarry in Georgia (South Caucasus)- . J. Eur. Orch. 46 (1): 123-160. Orchids as indicator species are adapted to abiotic factors of habitat and have

 — The proportion of legumes was lower in sludge plots. These results show that the plant communities resulting from the addition of sewage sludge to the soil used in limestone quarry restoration have more biomass and cover, but less number of species, and they do not show a clear trend to converge to those areas restored only with …

 — This indicated that climate and geomorphological factors had the major influence on the composition of species. The four vegetation types are as follows: (1) …

 — The obtained data demonstrates the role of phytosociological investigation in determination of plant species used for re‒vegetation process during post‒closed rehabilitation of limestone quarry. 1 Preliminary study carried out in summer 2012 in Georgia in the framework of the program "the Quarry Life Award" used for the education …

 — In conventional concrete, the introduction of high volumes of limestone quarry dust to concrete mixes is limited due to its negative effects on water demand and strength of concrete.

 — Furthermore, the mining areas can also be inhabited by some exotic species, such as Monty et al. (2019), who recorded the significant invasion of alien plants on limestone quarry wastes, which …

 — Hydrologically, the rehabilitation of limestone quarries can be particularly difficult due to their karstic nature (Ganapathi, Phukan 2020). Furthermore, quarry/postmining landscapes are a mosaic ...

 — Abstract Although the extractive operations of quarrying are often considered environmental threats, there is some evidence that abandoned quarries may have a significant positive impact on biodiversity by enhancing habitat quality for several species. In Estremoz Anticlinal, SE Portugal, many of the existing marble quarries have been …

 — Comparison of species abundances in the quarries with their regional distribution allowed us to delimit a group of species, predominately xerophilous and sedentary, for which the quarries serve as ...

 — With globally more than 100,000 km2 impacted by surface mining at present, and with increasing demand for surface-mined products, land managers are challenged …

 — Indigenous animals, insects, and tress all struggle to survive when a limestone quarry is established. Digging into the ground to remove this natural resource skews the balance of the ecosystem in a way that …

 — Quarries, stone factories and workshops distribution in WB. Source: Abu Hanieh, et al, 2013. …

 — This paper aims to identify colonizing key species among the pioneer vegetation of limestone quarries in Lebanon, to identify potential restoration strategies in terms of reconstitution of the pre ...

 — While quarrying can cause significant negative impacts on geo- and biodiversity during the extractive operations, abandoned quarries can enhance biodiversity afterwards by acting as refuges for many plant and animal communities, including a range of rare and/or endangered species of high conservation value. Combination of exposed …

 — Limestone has two origins: (1) biogenic precipitation from seawater, the primary agents being lime-secreting organisms and foraminifera; and (2) mechanical transport and deposition of preexisting limestones, forming clastic deposits. Travertine, tufa, caliche, chalk, sparite, and micrite are all varieties of limestone. Limestone has long …

 — The quarries are located in predominantly rural areas featuring fragments of native vegetation that needed to be suppressed to make room for expansion of pits and waste rock deposits. Download : Download high-res image (2MB) Download : Download full-size image; Fig. 2. Location of quarries and distribution of Atlantic forest fragments.

 — The chemical composition of limestone rocks, specifically their mineralogical properties, plays a critical role in determining their durability and suitability for various applications in industries. ... When considering the environmental impact of limestone rocks, it's crucial to evaluate their role in various ecosystems and human activities ...

 — Stand conditions within which the community is located directly impact the survival, growth, and development of species within the community, which in turn impacts the species composition of the community as a whole (Bequet et al., 2011, Burda et al., 2022). In the present study, by analyzing the correlation between the community and the ...

Download scientific diagram | Faunal species composition of the Holcim limestone excavation site. from publication: An attempt to reduce impacts of limestone quarries through biodiversity ...

 — This paper aims to identify colonizing key species among the pioneer vegetation of limestone quarries in Lebanon, to identify potential restoration strategies in terms of reconstitution of the pre ...

 — [Show full abstract] implemented since 1982 at the actively operating SECIL-Outão limestone and marl quarries (Arrábida Natural Park, Setúbal, Portugal) on species composition and flight ...

 — 1.. IntroductionPredicting impacts of limestone quarrying activity on adjacent wetlands is a highly uncertain process, for at least two reasons: (i) the heterogeneity of hydrological processes in many limestone terrains (e.g. Smart et al., 1991), and (ii) the inherent difficulty in distinguishing between the sensitivity of plant communities to …

 — The cluster analysis and species accumulation curve suggests that plant species are not homogeneously distributed which implies that different management and conservation strategies should be ...

 — Species composition of vegetation formed on the site of five limestone quarries was identified. 30 species of trees and shrubs more than half of which are representatives of the local flora were ...

 — In this study, soil, microclimate, and vegetation community data were collected from geomorphologically distinct locations (quarry floor, platform with pond, quarry top, highwall edge) within an ...

As with other heavy industries, the cement sector has historically played a role in contributing to this issue, with detrimental impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem degradation primarily centred around limestone quarries. Here, large areas of land are stripped of topsoil, and then mined, changing the contour of the landscape over time.

 — Mid‐term effects on ecosystem services of quarry restoration with Technosols under Mediterranean conditions: 10‐year impacts on soil organic carbon and vegetation development

 — This indicated that climate and geomorphological factors had the major influence on the composition of species. The four vegetation types are as follows: (1) The Limonium Zygophyllum community is characteristic of the coastal vegetation of northern Oman. The coasts are mainly sandy and interspersed with rocky limestone headlands.

range of roughly 600-45,000 net tons/year. Quarry data were submitted from companies located in 44% of the nine states containing active quarries in 2006 (Dolley 2007), as well as one Canadian province. Reporting processing facilities are located in three states and one Canadian province. 3.3 LCI Boundaries 3.3.1 Limestone Quarry Operations

 — Hydrologically, the rehabilitation of limestone quarries can be particularly difficult due to their karstic nature (Ganapathi, Phukan 2020). Furthermore, quarry/postmining landscapes are a mosaic ...