The Western Ghats is distinct for its inter-woven network of protected, reserved and community conserved forest areas comprising wildlife corridors spanning long distances, cutting across boundaries that segment it into states. The area has for long been, under constant pressure from unplanned and unrestrained "developmental activities" like mining, thermal power plants, industries, commercial tourism and construction projects, notwithstanding the fragility of its ecosystem.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/western-ghats-environmental-and-forest-rights-concerns
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/wastelands-news
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/western-ghats
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-rights-act-2006
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/environment-clearance-ec
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/industry
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-environment-and-forests-moef
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment-impact-assessment-eia
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/goa
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/infrastructure-development
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/national-green-tribunal-ngt
