In 1993 our landscape architect firm planned the reclamation of former, actual and future mining sectors of the Falkland Gypsum Quarry. A global and progressive approach was selected to enable a better visual and functional cohesion throughout the mining site and its evolution. Given its location in the Rockies and its extreme topography, the material being extracted, the proximity of the town and the site’s glaring visibility, the Falkland Quarry offered a unique
reclamation challenge.
Biophysical, visual and human factors were studied along with the detailed mining schedules and operations. Reclamation strategies were to produce an efficient and environmentally sound mining site with regards to its sociological context. The two main foci of the project were to create a responsive reclamation plan for the proposed quarry and to be open to the site’s genius.