Biodiversity in Action

摘要

The quarrying industry nas an important partto play in reshaping the landscape ioloqical diversity both during and after minerat extraction by implementing biodiversity action plans. Habitats can change naturally over time but they can also be created and managed as part of the mineral extraction process to form a valuable biodiversity resource. Biodiversity action plans (BAPs) allow the minerals industry to work with tocal communities and wildlife organizations to eate vibrant, species-rich habitats at exsting sites and through restoration.