Extraction could be described as a process where humans treat nature as one of their own assets. Tout Quarry, Dorset is one of the results of this behaviour. Although we lost the original piece of untouched land to quarrying, nature found a way to continue. After decades of regeneration, the unique hilly landform persists with planting for pollinators and new opportunities for activation.

A landscape design provides an interactive environment for visitors and butterfly conservation by creating multiple zones and journeys.

Firstly, using environmentalism as a tool for social regeneration, creating a visitor-welcoming area for locals to enjoy and gather. Secondly, a conservation zone for the priority listed butterfly, the Silver-studded Blue. This butterfly ventures no more than 20-80m from their birthplace. Their lifecycle inspired the creation of various “habitat circles” along the site, according to the average flying distance (30m,50m and 80m). Lastly, the provision of suitable ground conditions for planting. The new soil is generated constantly from composted local food and garden waste, providing constant fertile soil for the site.