CONSERVATIONISTS in northern Cyprus have been left furious after a bulldozer was used to clean Karsiyaka Beach, destroying its eco-system and natural vegetation, they say, as the turtle nesting season is about to start.
Cyprus Today reports that ‘furious environmentalist’s say they are taking the incident "very seriously" and will meet to discuss their next move over the "reckless" actions by ‘Lapta Municipality’.
The report added that the ‘municipality’ rejected the criticism, saying it had to ready the 400-metre-long beach — popular among summer visitors, but also a key nesting site for endangered green and loggerhead turtles between May and September.
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