Environment ministry declares 250 sq km area around Radhanagri wildlife sanctuary as eco-sensitive zone
Notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, RWS is home to 264 bird species (migratory and resident), 47 species of mammals, 59 species of reptiles, 20 species of amphibians and 66 species of butterflies.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified 250.66 sq km around Maharashtra’s Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS), which is home to elephants and tigers, as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) The zone is meant to act as a buffer and a “shock absorber” for protected areas.
The demarcated area covers from 200 m to 6 km around the sanctuary. The MoEFCC published the final notification on October 15. New mining projects, stone quarrying, major hydroelectric projects, setting up of brick kilns and other red industries, which are highly polluting, are prohibited in the ESZ.
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Notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, RWS is home to 264 bird species (migratory and resident), 47 species of mammals, 59 species of reptiles, 20 species of amphibians and 66 species of butterflies.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified 250.66 sq km around Maharashtra’s Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS), which is home to elephants and tigers, as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) The zone is meant to act as a buffer and a “shock absorber” for protected areas.
The demarcated area covers from 200 m to 6 km around the sanctuary. The MoEFCC published the final notification on October 15. New mining projects, stone quarrying, major hydroelectric projects, setting up of brick kilns and other red industries, which are highly polluting, are prohibited in the ESZ.
https://indianexpress-com.cdn.amppr...sanctuary-as-eco-sensitive-zone-6842668/lite/