amphibians and reptiles in the limestone quarry górażdże

This publication is a part of the scientific description finalizing the project "A comprehensive inventory of herpetofauna of The Limestone Quarry "Górażdże", with particular emphasis on rare species, as a basis for the preparation of guidelines for the environmentally friendly rehabilitation." This project was realized by Towarzystwo Herpetologiczne NATRIX for the cometition Quarry Life Award, organized by the company HeidelbergCement. Project summary: Areas after exploatation, arising out of mining processes, are an interesting example of anropogenetic habitat, which can be use by some of rare species of amphibians and reptiles. As part of our project we will do a comprehensive inventory focused on these groups of animals and we will specify which species are present in the quarry and select the best habitat for them. We hope to confirm the presence of smooth snake - a rare and very interesting species of snake. For this purpose we will appear regularly in the quarry to conduct field work. The knowledge gained in this way allow us to elaborate of a detailed plan and methods to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the mine area after the cessation of its activities. We want our research to help in the efficient reclamation in the future. The last important step will be creating the educational publications, regarding the need and methods of protection of amphibians and reptiles that advertises biodiversity of the Limestone Quarry “Górażdże”, which will be addressed to a wide range of people, especially children and youth. More information: http://www.quarrylifeaward.com/project/comprehensive-inventory-herpetofauna-limestone-quarry-gorazdze-particular-emphasis-rare