Social Benefits of Limestone Quarrying:

• Provides local employment opportunities, bolstering the economy of the areas where the quarries are located.
• Infrastructure development in the form of better roads, schools and health clinics as a result of the quarrying industry.

Social Drawbacks of Limestone Quarrying:

• Noise and dust pollution from blasting and machinery can disrupt local communities.
• Changes to the local landscape can negatively impact the appeal of an area to tourists or locals.
• The destruction of habitats during the quarrying process can reduce biodiversity in the area.

Economic Benefits of Limestone Quarrying:

• Quarries bring money into local economies through direct employment and indirect economic benefits like increased trade for local businesses.
• Limestone is a valuable resource used in construction and industry, contributing to the nation's economy.

Economic Drawbacks of Limestone Quarrying:

• The costs associated with rehabilitation of a quarry after the limestone has been excavated can be high.
• Income from quarrying is temporary and may disappear when the limestone is used up and the quarry is closed.
• Local economies may become overly dependent on the quarrying industry, which could lead to problems if it decreases or stops.

Environmental Benefits of Limestone Quarrying:

• Limestone is a necessary resource for many construction and industrial applications, such as in cement production.
• Correctly managed, a quarry can become a habitat for many species after it ceases to be operational.

Environmental Drawbacks of Limestone Quarrying:

• Quarries significantly alter the natural landscape, creating visual pollution and disrupting ecosystems.
• Quarrying processes, such as drilling and blasting, can cause air and noise pollution.
• Quarrying can contribute to soil erosion and the destruction of natural habitats, impacting local biodiversity.
• The use of heavy machinery can lead to an increase in local air pollution from fuel emissions.