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Nijgadh Airport, A Threat to Biodiversity: Through Youth Lens

Is it necessary to deteriorate biodiversity? Or will it be justifiable to command and segregate the home of hundreds of spotted deer, 18-20 tigers, 4-6 rhinos and more than 60 wild elephants? 

Covering about 8,045.79 hectares of land and expected to be the world’s fourth largest airport, the plan has mobilized its difficult challenges by showing that more than 2 million trees would have to be cut down to build the facility. Timber smuggling, illegal poaching and massive deforestation might result in hunting the Charkose forest .The natural route used by the species will totally halter the biotic and abiotic components. Loss of hardwood forest patches in the plain, the puzzle of migratory routes taken by native elephants as well as leaving the sanctuary by the tigers may lead to serious effects on the habitat of endangered species.

Environmentalists have drawn central momentum to vision the quantity of losses. Directly or indirectly the release of gasses like carbon dioxide resulting from deforestation influences climate change thereafter rising the temperature and depleting ozone layer. Despite the constraints, is there any good side? Drowning to the main point everyone should look at alternatives to minimize and protect the environment. Therefore, according to the EIA report a total of 61.27 million plants must be planted to replace cut off trees. Government should give the solution of building a suitable habitat for animals and birds at Nijgadh Airport. One must have the concept of reducing reuse and recycling. A forest without trees, plants and birds is like a human without oxygen. Moreover, the hydrological cycle will be interrupted, therefore locals are suggested to harvest the rain water to meet the water requirement throughout the year without the need of huge capital expenditure. Establishment of Small Park, farms and botanical garden by restoring damaged ecosystems, sustainable development goals, providing information on vertical farming technology, rooftop farming with minimal. effect and cost and reduce hunger and food insecurity. 

From a self-perspective, the emotional and spiritual connection with nature are always at risk but nevertheless to the local residents guidelines must be introduce for continuously improving environmental performance Herbs like tulsi, neem, woody grass bamboo are well known carbon sequester and air purifier .To the penultimate conclusion, if you want a healthy life, move towards the alternatives to preserve biodiversity. 

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