Why is the silent valley in Kerala considered as an ecological hotspot
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It showed the enormous damage the project would cause by submerging 530 hectare of pristine evergreen forests rich in biodiversity. Known as the Silent Valley, a misnomer because the dense forests are teeming with life, it was one of the world's ecological hotspots.
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Silent valley is home to several rare and valuable species of plants and animals. The forest at Silent Valley is one of the world’s last, undisturbed, mountain rain forest and tropical moist evergreen forest. Because of these reasons, it is considered a very important ecological hotspot.
The Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala, India, with a core area of 90 square kilometres. It is recognised by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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