Three eco-rich sites declared environmentally protected areas
The sites were Keylakunu and the wetlands and mangroves of Neykurendhoo and Baarah.
26 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to declare three eco-rich sites in the northernmost atolls as environmentally protected conservation areas.
The sites include the island of Keylakunu in Haa Dhaal atoll, along with its reef and lagoon, and the wetlands and mangroves of the islands of Neykurendhoo and Baarah in Haa Alif atoll.
The decision was made following discussions on a paper presented by the environment ministry at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.
The three sites will be protected under the Environment Protection and Preservation Act.
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