Relationship between Quarry Activity and Municipal Spatial Planning: A Possible Mediation for the Case of Sardinia, Italy

Despite its economic importance, quarrying activity for the production of natural aggregates (sand, gravel, and crushed stone) can result in overexploitation of the natural environment. This paper investigates the current state of natural and recycled aggregates in Sardinia Italy and how to limit th...

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Main Authors: Ginevra Balletto, Giovanni Mei, Chiara Garau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/12/15801