Members of the public have begun expressing concern over the deforestation of Bandidhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, for a road development project which began on January 13.
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The Island of Bandhidhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, as seen from an aerial photograph. The 22-hectare island remains largely barren with coconut groves on the frindes of its eastern coastline. PHOTO: BANDIDHOO / FACEBOOK
Ahmed Aiham
2020-01-20 13:11:01
Members of the public have begun expressing concern over the deforestation of Bandidhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, for a road development project which began on January 13.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the uprooting of 585 privately owned coconut palms on the already semi-barren island, in order to establish 11 roads as per a previously approved Land Use Plan (LUP).
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