The forest department has assured to compensate farmers likely to be affected by the declaration of Bondla as a critical wildlife habitat.
This was disclosed at a public hearing, organized by the forest department and attended by about 100 residents from Paikul and Kankeri villages in Guleli panchayat.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/forest-dept-compensate-affected-ryots
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/herald-panjim
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farmers
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/compensation
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wildlife
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bondla-sa
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/goa
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/public-hearing