Question

did bauxite mIning in Western Ghat affect critically endangered species like black panther, different ceropegia SPP and eriocanlon SPP??​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, Bauxite mining in Western Ghat has affected critically endangered species like black panther and floras like Ceropegia etc.

Explanation:

Western Ghats of India, has always been a bio-diverse region, with natural rivers and streams as sources of water, providing the natural habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. It also has plenty of animal reserves, as it provides the ideal environment for the animals to live and sustain. It is also considered as a UNESCO Heritage site.

The region of Western Ghats, is not only rich with its flora and fauna, but also with a large variety of mineral ores. This has led it to be a major attraction for legal and illegal mining.

The miners slit open the mountains of the Ghats to find out the minerals dug deep. This causes a devastating impact on the nature of the region. Often the mining vehicles uproot the plants and fill the area with water which are heavy in mineral content, causing catastrophe to the nature. The dust which is suspended in the air due to the mining activity also affects harmfully to the animals living there. The mining activities also affects the rivers and streams, which are the major water sources of the region. Along with these adverse effects, the mining activities also causes a huge effect on agricultural land as the farms and crops are destroyed due to the bad quality of air and water.

Thus, once a bio-diverse region of the country is slowly getting destroyed due to the uncontrolled mining activities.