French scenic quarry proving restorative

摘要

The picturesque surroundings of the Carriere de Cusy quarry, situated in France's Parc Naturel Regional du Massif des Bauges, make it evident why the company has a strong commitment to restoration. While producing 110,000 tonnes of limestone/year, it must also protect local wildlife and closely observe environmental regulations on noise limits, dust and machine emissions. Owned by brothers Yves-Pierre and Denis Mathieux, the quarry opened in 1981. "It takes us 1-2 years to extract the limestone from each section of the quarry," explained Yves-Pierre. "Then in the following year, we restore the land, planting trees and vegetation in a continuous process."