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India: Assam forest department recommends closure of mines next to Kaziranga tiger reserve

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Eastern Assam Wildlife Division has recommended closure of stone quarries in Karbi Anglong Hills that are causing damage to the animal corridors and ecology surrounding the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and Tiger Reserve. 

The report, sent to the field director of KNP and Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam, the DFO has details the adverse impacts of the mines. The report has come to light after Assam-based wildlife activist Rohit Choudhury obtained it under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

The forest department report echoes the report of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) who had flagged the impact of the mining on tigers, elephants and other wildlife in April.

Full story at http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ass...ga-2633617

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