Board game on quarry recultivation «Ecoquarry» aims to restore a worked out quarry through various recultivation methods. Players draw task cards and must match the correct response cards to complete restoration tasks. Completing tasks advances players along the game board through different restoration stages. The game teaches players about technical, biological, and social restoration methods through hands-on play.

1. Board game on quarry recultivation «Ecoquarry»
Play elements:
Play board, 56 of task cards, 57 of answer (methods of restoration), 8 cards of event cards. Individual marker for moving on the play desk every player can make by themselves (for example, folding a paper rectangle and then drawing on it)
Play aim: to restore worked out quarry applying different methods of recultivation (technical, biological, methods of ecological management and public involvement).
Play rules:
1) Cards of answers, tasks and events are placed in separate batches face down next to the playing board. Each player is dealt 5 answer cards that he has to put in front of him in a row, showing the contents to other players. Later the player can have a maximum of 10 answer cards.
2) Individual markers are placed on the board at the start cell. The youngest player takes a task card, and tries to reply it by matching answers cards. Pay attention to the keywords on the cards that are in bold, and look for consistency in the answers (key words there are in bold also). For each task there is a specific answer, which covers all the points (near the rhomb). Also, these points can be covered by additional answer cards (kind of answer and how much points it gives indicated below on the task card). The player can use the right to put laydown batches one of their cards and take one new answer card instead from batch of answers. You can also use the cards of the previous phase of reclamation, which give 0.5 points (for example, you have an issue with a green rhomb (i.e., from the biological stage), you can apply any answer cards from the technical stage, etc.) (check the scheme below the rules)
3) Before decision making player may ask for help another player and get (change) necessary answer card on any conditions.
4) If a player is able to cover a task card with completely appropriate response, then he moves for 2 steps forward on the board, if he can use only additional answers - then at one step. After complete the task player takes one card from the batch of answers (if the player has already reached the "shrub stage" on the board, then he have to pull 2 answer cards). If player can not or does not want to perform the task, then it goes to the laydown batch, and the player is left in the same place. Afterwards, the game moves to the next player clockwise.
5) Reaching the cells with stages of succession (change of plant communities), the player take event card and answer it. There is no indication of the keywords, and the player must decide what kind of response here is the solution, and the other players must collectively validate his action. If everyone agrees with the player’s answer decision, then he moves on board according to the instructions on the cards (numbers separated by a fraction). But there are three cards of the event on which you do not have to respond to - or take a step back, or a step forward, and

2. the arrival of a specialist will help you solve the next task card, and then you go only for one cell forward.
6) The player who first reaches the finish line wins. But, most importantly, do not cross it. That is, if the player is standing on the previous cell before the finish, he must make decisions that will move him only for 1 cell forward.
Why is credited with 0.5 points for the answer cards from the previous stage: biological phase is able to be carried out on the basis of technical restored area; ecological management allow to efficiently enhance biological diversity; public involvement appears in the game as a result of proper ecological management; and technical stage must be carried out at the preliminary approval of recultivation with public. The scheme is very simple and does not reflect the complexity of the interactions between stages of mining sites recovery. Above there is an image of the scheme, and the color-coded stages of reclamation used in rhombs on the cards.
TASKS CARDS 2 Form a relief on the worked out quarry +1 strengthening of soils and dumps +1 leveling dumps 2 Strengthen soil cover +1 planting, sowing 2 Create a soil cover on the waste rock, for this purpose carry out earthing +1 strengthening of soils and dumps +1 fertilizing +1 planting, sowing

3. 2 In your careers dumps contain toxic substances. Carry out neutralization of soil or isolation +1 drainage water treatment +1 ecological monitoring 2 Company decided to flood the territory of quarry and create water pond +1 formation of shores +1 formation of relief +1 increase of pond productivity 3 It is necessary to increase the productivity of the soil at the quarry +1 earthing +1 fertilizing +1 planting, sowing 2 Under the influence of wind and rain at the quarry dumps and the soil are destroyed. Carry out measures to control erosion +1 strengthening of soils and dumps +1 planting, sowing 3 The quarry is not inhabited with animals and plants. You have to promote biodiversity +1 introduction +1 creation of forage base 3 It is necessary to plant forest on the quarry territory +1 tree planting 3 For formation of grass cover carry out sowing of grass plants +1 promotion of biodiversity +1 hydroseeding 2 * Territory of the quarry after restoration should be actively used. Offer your variants of use +1 EIA +1 public participation +1 building 2 The territory of quarry was flooded, but the pond needs measures to increase productivity +1 fertilizing +1 creation of forage base

4. 2 It is necessary to increase public participation Find out public opinion at quarry reclamation +1 meetings with local community +1 EIA 3 You are planning building on the worked out quarry territory +1 EIA +1 public participation +1 formation of relief 3 Necessary to reduce harmful emissions into atmosphere from transport and techniques operating on quarry +2 reduction of fuel consumption +1 ecological management 3 Forage base are not formed in created pond +1 fertilizing of pond +2 increase pond productivity 2 In the end you need to prepare area for agricultural use +1 fertilizing 3 Carry out assessment of biodiversity for effective management +1 ecological monitoring +2 ecological research 3 Your company needs to pass ecological certification +1 ecological management +1 ecological research +1 assessment of biodiversity 2 Tourism is significantly developed in region. Apply measures to attract tourists to the restored quarry +1 promotion of biodiversity +1 fishing development 2 On the restored quarry slopes are sloughing. Implement measures for strengthening of dump slopes +1 planting, sowing +1 control erosion +1 control of ravine

5. 3 For fast quarry restoration applying of advanced technologies are suitable +1 ecological research +1 hydroseeding +1 introduction of bacterial cultures 3 Apply advanced method – hydroseeding – for fertilizing and sowing +1 strengthening of soils and dumps +1 field experiments 2 For attraction of wild animals and support of forage base it is necessary to establish feeders +1 promotion of biodiversity 3 Put new species on the quarry (introduction) +1 promotion of biodiversity +1 stocking 1 Carry out planting of larch in the quarry. Larch is not demanding tree to soil conditions, and its planting will prevent the soil erosion 3 Carry out planting of small- leaved forest 1 Planting of Siberian cedar is appropriate for severe climate region 1 One of effective measures to prevent erosion is planting of pine 3 For strengthening soil cover and dump slopes carry out tree planting +1 strengthening of soil +3 planting

6. 3 Organise work of technological transport to reduce fuel consumption +2 reduction of harmful emissions 2 To accelerate the overgrown on quarry use advanced technological methods of plowing the soil when planting +1 introduction of bacterial cultures 3 Carry out field experiments for research of recovery process of environment on the quarry +1 advanced technologies +1 ecological research 3 For economic development of territory organize fish hatchery on the worked out quarry +1 introduction +1 stocking +1 creation of pond 2 Develop fishery sport on flooded quarry to attract tourists + 1 tourism development +1 stocking 1 To speed up soil formation processes and increase soil fertility introduce bacterial cultures 2 You have to increase soil productivity on quarry. Use mineral or organic fertilizers 2 While creation of pond form embayed coastline +1 formation of gently sloping coasts +1 formation of relief +1 water regime regulation 2 While creation of pond form gently sloping coasts +1 formation of embayed coastline +1 formation of relief

7. 2 You are in the initial stage of quarry reclamation and you need to form a relief. Carry out leveling of dumps +1 formation of relief +1 strengthening of soils and dumps 2 While formation relief make low gradient dump slopes +1 formation of relief 1 To prevent invasion of toxic substances from solid ground carry out isolation measures 2 To decrease impact on environment and toxicity of drainage waters carry out its treatment +1 biologic water purification 2 With a content toxic substances in the solid or soil at the quarry conduct their neutralization by liming +1 drainage water treatment 2 Gullying process is strengthening on the quarry, carry out measures to control ravines +1 control erosion +1 planting, sowing +1 strengthening of soils and dumps 3 In managing of biological diversity on the quarry it is necessary to assess conservation value the territory +1 ecological research +1 ecological monitoring 3 Integral part of managing the quarry reclamation and biodiversity is to hold ecological research +1 field experiments +2 ecological monitoring 3 You need constantly look after environment state. Organise ecological monitoring +1 ecological research +2 ecological management

8. 3 For successful restoration of the quarry organize ecological management in company +1 EIA +1 ecological certification +1 ecological monitoring 3 Carry out Assess human activity impact from quarry recultivation on environment (Environment impact assessment EIA) +1 ecological research +1 public participation +1 ecological management 2 It is necessary constantly to follow and regulate water regime on the quarry +1 water removal system +1 drainage net +1 hydrogeological study 2 Organise water removal system on the quarry +1 drainage net +1 hydrogeological study +1 regulation of water regime 2 Construct drainage net on the quarry +1 water removal system +1 hydrogeological study 2 You have to organize interaction with local community +1 public participation 2 Carry out stocking of pond +1 introduction 2 Apply methods of biologic water purification in pond

9. EVENT CARDS
-1 – make one move back
+1 – make one move forward
0 / -1 – if you have the answer card, stay. If you do not have answer card, move for 1 step back
Downstream the river where drainage water flow a lot of dead fish was found. Toxic substances got the river from quarry -1 Territory of the quarry is going to be checked by controlling state bodies (auditors). Are you ready to provide research data for them? 0 / -1 Local community came out with protest action in front of the quarry administration +1 / -1 Geologists observed increase of groundwater and probability of quarry flooding 0 / -1 A natural disaster. Your dumps contain toxic substances. If you have a card of "isolation", you are saved, if not - reimburse environmental damage 0 / -1 On territory of the reclaimed quarry rare species of plants was found. This testifies the success of recultivation +1 / 0 Ecological action (planting of trees) was held on quarry with participation of local people +1 You have invited lead specialist on mining sites restoration. He will assist to solve your next task +1

10. ANSWERS CARDS (METHODS OF RECULTIVATION) 3 Hydroseeding putting the mixture of water, soil, sawdust, seeds, fertilizers for the accelerated formation of vegetation 2 Leveling dumps Removal of ground from the top of dumps to slopes while creation of relief 2 Formation of low gradient dump slopes Smooth slopes are less affected of erosion and rain impact 1 Isolation Isolation of toxic solid from environment by laying of neutral ground 2 Earthing applying to the surface of dumps the fertile soil layer or potentially fertile ground while creating soil cover 2 Regulation of water regime Construction of water removal system, drainage net to prevent overmoistening on the quarry 2 Construction of drainage net Laying of drainage channels, construction of wells and water catchment ponds to prevent flooding of the territory (regulation of water regime) 2 Construction of water removal system Construction of pumping stations and drainage system to avoid flooding of the territory (regulation of water regime) 2 Creation of pond Flooding of the worked out quarry

11. 1 Entering of bacterial cultures One of advanced technologies for increase soil productivity and speed up of territory overgrowing 3 Entering of organic fertilizing to the soil (compost, peat, manure and other) for increase of soil productivity 2 Agriculture use Restored territories of quarry could be used for agriculture activities 3 Planting forest One of effective methods to control erosion 3 Sowing of grass plants Sowing of perennial grasses to strengthen soil cover and formation plant communities 3 Planting of brushes and trees to reduce soil erosion. Promotes moisture- and snow- retention 3 Promotion of biodiversity by creation of various habitats for species 3 Support of forage base for example, construction of feeders for wild animals 3 Creation of protected areas for protection of rare species Limitation of access to the territory where are rare species

12. 3 Ecological management is focused on maintaining and enhancing the natural values of land to conserve biological diversity. Control of recultivation to avoid potential risks of environmental pollution and the subsequent costs for its elimination 2 Control ravine Measures preventing increasing of ravines and gullying 3 Assessment of conservation value Total assessment of biodiversity and diversity of landscapes 2 Formation of embayed coastline during creation of water pond on the quarry 2 Liming Liming to grounds containing toxic salts to neutralize the acidity of the soil 3 Building of fish hatchery For industrial fishery 2 Drainage water treatment Transmission of drainage water through a thick layer of soil, delaying pollution and acting as a natural filter 2 Neutralization of ground, containing toxic salts to reduce the degree of harm to the environment 2 Formation of low gradient dump slopes To pond for providing its sustainability against erosion

13. 1 Planting of small-leaved forest Small-leaved species (birch, aspen, alder) is not demanding to soil, moreover they are growing quite fast, and within 5-10 years can provide protection against erosion 3 Reduction of harmful emissions Renewal of motor vehicles on ecologically safe fuel 3 Reduction of fuel consumption by working transport during technology upgrading to reduce harmful emissions into atmosphere 3 Tourism development creation of recreation objects on the quarry 2 Hydrogeological studies for survey of water regime on the quarry 2 Creation of forage base for wild animals and fish in pond 2 Arrangement of fishery sport on flooded quarry that could be good decision for attracting of people and eco-tourism development 3 Carrying out of field experiments in damaged land it is important to study environment state 2 Advanced technological methods of plowing the land for sowing crops allow more efficient use of resources such as fuel, the number of seeds and reduces the time for sowing

14. 3 Ecological certification assessment of compliance of all phases of recultivation and use of the territory with environmental standards and regulations 3 Building on quarry Worked out areas are actively involved in the economic sphere in the region. It is regular situation when various objects are built on the former mining territories 3 Increase productivity of pond Recently created water bodies on the worked out quarries consist low rate of nutrients necessary for hydrobionts 2 Stocking fish in pond putting juvenile fish into the pond, where they will grow. Stocking is carried out in order to enhance biodiversity in the ecosystem or fish farming 2 Biologic water purification Different metods for water treatment such us macrophytes planting, algies or bacteria cultures 1 Planting of cedar Cedar survives in conditions of severe winter; it can be used for the final stages of quarries recultivation in Siberia. Prevents erosion

15. Print in 2 copies the following answers 2 Formation of relief (subgrading) Includes leveling of dump slopes with heavy vehicles 2 Control erosion Complex of measures for protection of soil and dumps from erosion effects 2 Strengthening of soil and dumps for increase rate of sustainability of ground to destroying factors (water, wind) 2 Entering of fertilizers Fertilizing by minerals to increase productivity 1 Larch planting Using of larch on final stages of recultivation will enhance landscape and provide new habitats for species 1 Pine planting The pine is unpretentious to the ground fertility and can easily grow on goal sand. Like all large trees, pine trees are well fixed soil by roots, and can also serve as habitat for some species 3 Sowing of grass plants Planting of one-year-old plant for strengthening of soil cover 3 Ecological monitoring Long-term ecological study of state of the nature of quarry 3 Ecological research Study of flora and fauna on the quarry, and assessment of planned activity impact on biodiversity

16. 3 EIA environment impact assessment of recultivation activity 2 Variants of use * For applying this card you have to call three different variants of use quarry territory after finishing mining activities 3 Introduction Putting new species in ecosystem (not specific to this place) +1 to every task +1 to every task 2 Meetings with local community and administration Organizing of public hearings, gatherings for discussion of quarry exploitation 2 Public participation in making decision on future use of the quarry and quality of restoration methods

17. Play board
 It is better to print play desk in A3 format