Harehope Quarry LAND Demonstration Network LAND CentreNorth East Supported Project PPN: 0 Summary Harehope Quarry is a former limestone quarry in Weardale, Co. Durham. Our work aims to promote a more sustainable future through education, course, events and the projects that we deliver on site. About the project Harehope Quarry is a former limestone quarry in Weardale, Co. Durham. The quarry is a Local Wildlife Site with areas of wet woodland, species-rich limestone grassland and ponds and rivers. The site is renowned for its exposures of Frosterley Marble as well as characteristic features of limestone geology, including Jacob’s Pot. The quarry is managed to promote biodiversity, provide some permissive access and encourage outdoor learning through educational visits, courses and events. Facilities at Harehope Quarry include: • Purpose-built outdoor classroom • Dedicated bushcraft/Forest School site • Outdoor cooking facilities • Outdoor play and delivery area • Workshop (summer 2019) Project Dates Project start date: January, 1998 Project Detailed Information Number of people involved: 11Number of people text: Harehope Quarry Project can accommodate up to 40 peopleAreas of Activity: New buildAbout area of activity: There is a straw bale workshop on site and 2 timber post and beam Segal buildings.Permaculture Details: The Harehope Quarry Project was set up shortly before 2 co-op members attended an introductory and full Permaculture design course so Permaculture principles and methods were incorporated into the design as the project has developed. Observation of the site and interaction with the site were undertaken for several years before the project started to develop. The design incorporates producing and storing our own energy, growing food using raised beds, a polytunnel and an embryonic forest garden, grazing animals to improve the biodiversity of our woodland and limestone grassland areas, an aquaculture project and a Walter Segal self-build project utilising renewable sources and services and producing very little waste. The project has had to work creatively to sustain itself and responds to changes as they have occurred. When resources have been available they have always had multiple uses. We are currently reviewing how we function and again Permaculture design principles will inform our decisions. Online links Website: Harehope Quarry Project Contact Details Contact Name: Jill EssamTelephone number: 07807 002032Email: Contact person by email International International Networking Organisation: 0 Project membership Member Project: 0Member Project known date: 13 January 2012 Data transfer from previous site Data verified: 0Location verified: 0