Colombians infuriated over mining plans in tourist hotspot
Colombians infuriated over mining plans in tourist hotspot
written by Lyra Bartell May 13, 2016
For the second time in one month, Colombians are infuriated over mining plans in one of their country’s most treasured natural sites.
Several concessions are currently being considered for open-pit gold mining projects in one of the most beautiful environmental reserves in all of Colombia, the Valley of Cocora in the department of Quindio.
The proposals would span over 12,000 hectares near the town of Salento in this famed coffee region, a famous destination for tourists who come to marvel at the wax palm trees, one of Colombia’s most important national emblems.
The valley supports a delicate yet richly diverse ecosystem, as the palms provide an important sanctuary for rare species like the endangered yellow-eared parrot and the Andean condor.
More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombians-infuriated-second-proposed-mining-project-national-heritage-site-two-weeks/
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