Case Study - Kings Lynn Quarry - Pt 5

Quarry Restoration

All quarry areas are subject to detailed restoration and aftercare plans and since the local groundwater table is generally reached, much of the site has been restored to water areas with associated tree planting, informal open space and the provision of additional rights of way. The water areas are utilised for a range of afteruses such as sailing but in addition to water bodies many areas have been restored above water level to a range of habitats including woodland and heathland. One of the heathland areas is known locally as Wicken North.