Over 30 representatives from Welsh local authorities and quarrying and mining companies with an interest in the restoration of landscapes affected by mineral extraction attended a free interactive showcase, hosted by Welsh Slate and WRAP Cymru at Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, Gwynedd on 2 November.

Welsh Slate-owned Penrhyn Quarry is WRAP Cymru’s first large-scale landscape restoration project and forms part of WRAP’s commitment to improvement of landscapes which are affected by quarrying.

SLR Consulting is delivering an exemplary biodiversity offsetting scheme as part of the extension of Bardon Hill Quarry in Leicestershire.

SLR’s ecology and landscape designs team have been commissioned to help implement the scheme at Bardon Aggregate’s 160 hectare quarry near Coalville. The extension will involve the removal of up to 20 million cubic metres of overburden and, due to the sensitive location of the projectsite, thelandscape design is forming a key component of the development approach

Solarwall a long established local energy efficiency company, are now part of the E N Procure Elemental Works Framework meaning that Solarwall can now install Cavity Wall Insulation, Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaic Panels and Air Source Heat Pumps for Efficiency North.

The framework, which has an estimated £325m demand for the sub region of East, has been developed by Efficiency North, a consortium of social housing providers in Yorkshire and the Humber to help service the local area effectively and efficiently using both National and Local companies.

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management’s (CIWEM) prestigious award which recognises a parliamentarian’s contribution to environmental understanding has this year been presented to Lord Redesdale.

At CIWEM’s Parliamentary Reception on 7h November, President of CIWEM David Wilkes praised Lord Redesdale for his outstanding contribution to promoting environmental understanding.