Proposal to divert forest land for concrete road to Kodachadri hilltop draws flak
The Hindu
Environmentalists say it will only benefits tourists, trekkers and pilgrims, not forest or wildlife
A proposal to divert forest land to lay a concrete road to the Kodachadri hilltop has become a reason for concern among environmentalists.
Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd. (KRDCL), Shivamogga, has sought permission to divert 5.5 hectares of forest land and 0.0676 hectare of non-forest land for the “improvement of mud road to CC road from Kattinahole to Kodachadri hilltop.”

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