Open AccessApplication of landscape Architecture to the Rehabilitation of Quarry in Hong Kong and an Overseas Case Study
Author(s) -
W. H. Lee,
L. M. K. Fung,
C. K. Lai
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
aijr proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
ISSN - 2582-3922
DOI - 10.21467/proceedings.126.13
Subject(s) - landscaping , landscape architecture , geography , architecture , vegetation (pathology) , natural (archaeology) , landscape design , environmental resource management , natural park , environmental planning , civil engineering , engineering , archaeology , ecology , environmental science , pathology , medicine , biology
Background: The objective of this study is to explore the application of landscape architecture in quarries via a case study. The findings of our imitations in this study could have significant positive implications to inspire readers to more comprehensive thoughts and inspirations. Methodology: Desktop research is preliminarily adopted. Two case studies (Shek O Quarry in Hong Kong and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park in Portugal) have been selected. Findings: There are perceptible benefits from Shek O Quarry and Serra da Arrabida Natural Park on the use of landscaping in quarry. Benefits include the creation of diversity in ecology, vegetation, landscape visual impacts and the nesting areas that have been created. The disbenefits include immeasurable results of negative environmental impacts and high initial costs. Conclusion: Based on the research undertaken, it can be ascertained that the benefits of using landscaping in quarry outnumber the disbenefits. This can be perceived through the two case study analyses.