Extraction of inert materials in the village of Arakol
Coordinates: 42.181810, 75.475871 The extraction of inert materials such as clay, sand, and gravel in the mountains causes serious ecological and social problems. These natural resources are widely used in construction, cement production, brick-making, and other industrial materials; however, their extraction leads to the destruction of mountain landscapes, disruption of ecosystems, and deterioration of environmental quality. In the mountains, where ecosystems are particularly fragile and
