The plan to take 310 hectares of land from the Namdapha Tiger Reserve for the Arunachal Frontier Highway is very worrying. As a wildlife expert, I believe this could pose a significant danger to animals living in the forest, especially tigers and other rare species. Namdapha is one of the richest forests in India, home to many plants and animals that are not found anywhere else. If we take away such a large piece of this land, it will break the forest into smaller parts. This will make it hard for animals to move around, find food or stay safe.
The highway may help with travel, but it must not come at the cost of nature. Once the forest is gone, we cannot bring it back. Cutting trees and disturbing animal homes will harm the balance of the whole area. We need to think long-term. Development is important, but saving our wildlife is just as important. Instead of cutting through a tiger reserve, the government should look for other routes. Protecting forests like Namdapha is not just for animals; it is for the future of our environment and our children too. This is not a small issue; it affects all of us.
