Chandrapur, 20 Feb (HS): Opposition to the proposed

iron ore mining project in in Lohardongri near Brahmapuri in Chandrapur

district, has increased. The region is a dense forest and is a habitat for 17 major

species of wild animals, including tiger, leopard, bear, jackal, fox, hyena, spotted

deer and others. The forest also has various varieties of birds and reptiles.

A former member of the Central Forest and

Environment Ministry and President of the Green Planet Society, Prof Suresh Chopne

said that the proposed mine would cause immense damage to forest, environment,

wild animals and cause pollution. The wildlife in the region will be affected

due to the mining project.

Prof Chopne has appealed to the politicians, social

leaders and common people to oppose the proposed iron ore mining project in

Lohardongri.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar