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The following is a short summary of the habitat type and how to create/enhance it to a "good" condition. For an informed position, please refer to official up-to-date UKHAB documentation or the UK Government's Condition Assessment Sheet.
Synonyms: Quarry, mine
An actively worked site for resource extraction with top soil and vegetation removed. For active sites only. Look instead at ‘Urban - Vacant or Derelict Land’ if the site is disused.
Assessment Questions:
- Is this an actively worked site where resources are being extracted?
- Has the topsoil and vegetation been removed?
If YES, then it is likely 'Urban - Actively Worked Sand Pit Quarry or open cast mine'. If NO, it may be ‘Urban - Vacant or derelict land’
How to Create / Enhance to a "Good" condition
It is not possible to enhance this habitat. You may wish to create a new habitat or buy off-site units.
Please note that this is a simple guide to help identify the habitat. For a definitive description, please refer to UKHab documentation. Joe's Blooms takes no responsibility for the content of external links.