Restoration and aftercare

Glebe Mines work in accordance with modern planning consents on all of their mineral extraction sites. The consents include negotiated restoration and aftercare conditions with the Mineral Planning Authority. Together with their ecologists, Glebe Mines seeks to achieve a high quality restoration designed to integrate the site back into the National Park landscape.

This usually includes a land profile, which gives some acknowledgement to the mineral heritage of the location by providing low-level residual limestone cliffs along the line of the mineral vein, or restoration back to original ground level. By increasing the variety of habitats, biodiversity is improved.

To improve the flora Glebe Mines work In conjuction with the Park to choose the correct seeds and provide the appropriate aftercare.

Glebe Mines support the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) Biodiversity Action Plan in its aim to improve the Biodiversity of the National Park.  The Company seeks to add environmental value to restored sites and create diverse habitats by working with the PDNPA ecologists.

Glebe Mines limited have a three-tiered restoration policy for extraction sites:

• Progressive restoration minimises the physical impact of extraction and is part of the ongoing work phasing.
• The Company makes a financial provision in its accounts on commencement of extraction to ensure that the site is completely restored.
• The Company volunteers restoration bonds for new extraction sites.