Biodiversity Data
Operational Sites In or Adjacent to Protected Areas
| SITE | LOCATION | SUBSURFACE | POSITION IN RELATIONS TO PROTECTED AREA | TYPE OF OPERATION | SIZE (km2) | ATTRIBUTE | LISTED AS PROTECTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICL Dead Sea | Dead Sea | - | Adjacent | Extractive & production | 150 | Maritime | |
| ICL Dead Sea - Heimar | Dead Sea - Region | - | Adjacent | Extractive | 0.4 | Terrestrial | |
| ICL Dead Sea - Ashalim | Dead Sea - Region | - | Adjacent | Extractive | 0.59 | Terrestrial | |
| ICL Dead Sea - Zin | Dead Sea - Region | - | Adjacent | Extractive | 0.5 | Terrestrial | |
| ICL UK CPL | NZ 76497 - 18233 | Yes | Adjacent | Extractive & production | Terrestrial | Various sections are designated conservation areas* | |
| ICL Iberia Iberpotash, Suria Plant | Suria | - | 2 | Production | Terrestrial | Serra de Castelltallat (PEIN in Xarxa Natura 2000); Wet area Pla Reguant, into Serra de Castelltallat | |
| ICL Iberia Iberpotash, Cabanasses Mine | Suria | Yes | 3 | Terrestrial | |||
| ICL Iberia Iberpotash, Pou IV Mine | Suria | Yes | 1 | Terrestrial | |||
| ICL Rotem | Negev Desert | - | Extractive & production | 69 | Terrestrial | Some sections are designated conservation areas | |
| ICL Rotem – Zafir | Negev Desert | - | Adjacent and some areas are in a nature reserve | Extractive | 155 | Terrestrial | Various section are designated conservation areas |
| ICL China YPH - Haiku | - | Extractive | 9.8 | Terrestrial | Various section are designated conservation areas |
* Natural England has designated various sections of surrounding woodlands as Ancient Woodlands; and part of the mining area is scheduled as a wetland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The National Park Authority has identified a number of designated
conservation areas, including moorland, woods and coastal habitats within the mining area. There is also a SSSI with a designation of ancient fossils within ¼ mile of the site.
The refining process at ICL UK CPL involves effluent disposal (mainly clay, silicates, salt and calcium sulphate) into the North Sea. This causes a slight smothering effect of silt on the local seabed. However, it is proved through annual benthic studies that no species are harmed by this effect.
Rehabilitated Areas (in Hectares)
| SITE | NAME OF HABITAT | SIZE | LOCATION | STATUS | SUCCES APROVED BY INDEPENDANT EXTERNAL PROFFESIONALS | PARTNERING WITH THIRD PARTIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICL UK CPL | Wildflower - Meadow | 0.3 | On site grassland paddocks, UK | Enhanced habitat for species such as bumble bee, butterfly and hover fly | Yes | Restoration done in conjunction with a third party expert |
| Woodland nest box | 0.42 | Woodland owned by ICL UK CPL | Enhanced nesting areas for birds and bats | Yes | Nesting boxes constructed and installed by an employee with advice from a third party expert. | |
| Biodiversity - Action Plan | 0.42 | Woodland owned by ICL UK CPL and some site areas | Yes | |||
| ICL IBERIAL | Pla Santa - Cecֳlia into Costa de Pla de Calaf (restored habitat) | 10 | Vilafruns | The habitat is restored. This facility has become a stopping place and regular breeding ground for aquatic birds. A walkway was installed in this pond to facilitate the reproduction of amphibians (frogs, toads and newts). | Yes | The restoration was done by the environmental authorities. Currently, ICL is doing the control and maintenance of it. |
| ICL ROTEM | ICL Rotem | Area rehabilitated in 2017 - about 620 in the processes and ~100 finalized . Total - more than 2000. | All of ICL's Rotem sites | Rehabilitating while mining: including land reconstructing similar to original topography and redistributing the original topsoil. | Partly | All activity is done in cooperation with a third party - Israel Nature and Parks Authority. |
| ICL CHINA YPH | Haiku | Area rehabilitated in 2017 - 13.3. Total rehabilitated 155 | Haiku mining site | Rehabilitating of mined areas including introduction of vegetation | - | - |
Number of Red List Species
| STATUS | NAHAL HEIMAR AREA |
|---|---|
| Critically Endangered | 4 |
| Endangered | 8 |
| Vulnerable | 10 |
| Near Threatened | 14 |
| LC | 24 |
| No Status | 22 |
ICL UK has worked closely with the Industry Nature Conservation Association (INCA) to preserve, protect and increase the biodiversity of wildlife on our site. Through INCA surveys and research, we have identified a number of species which includes bats, birds, insects and deer. Read more…
In ICL Iberia Iberpotash, there are no habitats affected by operations that include species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and on national or regional conservation lists. ICL Rotem has started a multiyear research regarding biodiversity. Read More…
