Illegal clearing of Attidiya Sanctuary with powerful political patronage
Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- "Although some people are aware of this unauthorized act, no one is objecting because the powerful political family is backing the monk," an environmentalist on the basis of anonymity told .
Environmental destruction under political patronage is not new in Sri Lanka. Although the bio-diverse wetland in Bellanwila-Attidiya is beyond measure, and officially protected since 1990 as a bird sanctuary, it appears that its protected status is no longer sufficient. Violating conditions and guidelines imposed by the Wild Life Conservation Department (WLCD), a private party backed by a powerful political hand has cleared and filled a part of land belonging to the Attidiya sanctuary.
The revelations were unearthed in an inves...
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