Assam bans drone flights near Amur Falcon habitats
· World · Telegraph India, The Hindu
Assam has prohibited drone flights in areas where Amur Falcons are known to nest during their migratory season to protect the birds. The decision aims to prevent disturbance to these migratory species which travel from Siberia to winter in the region. Drone activity in these habitats had been reported as increasing, raising concerns among conservationists. The ban specifically targets drone operations near designated Amur Falcon habitats in Assam.
Why it matters
This measure directly safeguards the migratory Amur Falcon population, a species of conservation concern, by reducing human-made disturbances in their critical wintering and nesting habitats within Assam.
Read the original report — Telegraph India
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