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Vulcan Materials Company's Lawrenceville Quarry
received the 2003 Stars of Excellence for Highest Achievement award from
the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The NSSGA
operates an awards program to recognize individuals and operations for
their excellence in site beautification, market development, community
relations, environmental activities and safety. A special award (Stars of
Excellence for Highest Achievement) is presented to operations earning two
or more awards in a calendar year. The Lawrenceville Quarry was one of
three quarries to receive this highest level of recognition. |
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Wild turkey representative
of those found on Lawrenceville wildlife habitat
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A Wildlife Habitat Council certified site, the Lawrenceville Plant
encompasses 662 acres, of which approximately 43 acres are currently
dedicated to habitat enhancements for the benefit of local wildlife. The
15-member wildlife team is charged with maintaining habitat projects as
well as creating the site’s wildlife habitat management plan.
The wildlife habitat management plan set forth the goals and
prescriptions creating a 2.2-acre forested wetland and a 38-acre wild
turkey habitat, with the provision that an additional 40 acres will be
enhanced in the future. The forested wetlands are located on the
southeastern edge of the property. |
This portion of
the site was planted with native species to provide food, and bird boxes were
placed along the perimeter to provide cover for cavity-nesting species. The area
is bordered by a tree line and there are two adjacent ponds that provide water
resources for local species. The wild turkey habitat on the
Lawrenceville property is located on the western edge of the permitted area. In
accordance with the management plan, the area was planted with native species
conducive to the food chain of wild turkeys and other birds.
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