Aggregate resource alternatives: Options for future aggregate minerals supply in England

Open Report OR/08/025

This report, funded by the DEFRA Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund administered by MIRO, examines the current situation regarding primary aggregate supply from designated areas such as National Parks and AONBs. It also looks at the extent to which possible alternative supply options for aggregates would be able to sustain into the future a steady and adequate supply of aggregates should additional resources located within National Parks and AONBs become unavailable. This report is accompanied by maps of the English regions which show the extent of aggregate resources located outside National Parks, AONBs and selected other national and international designations. Research partners on this project were BGS and Green Balance Planning and Environmental Consultants.

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