Semiz-Bel_1. Unreclaimed quarry for the extraction of inert materials
Coordinates: 42.248820, 75.838576 The extraction of inert materials such as clay, sand, and gravel in the mountains causes serious ecological and social problems. These natural resources are widely used in construction, cement production, brick making, and other industrial materials; however, their extraction leads to the destruction of mountain landscapes, disruption of ecosystems, and deterioration of environmental quality. In mountains, where ecosystems are particularly fragile and crucial
