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British Virgin Islands: conservation victory

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 @ 15:24 UTC

by Nicholas Laughlin

Countries:: British Virgin Islands
Topics:: Development, Environment
Languages:: English

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繁體中文:	英屬維京群島：保護區開發案訴訟
简体中文:	英属维京群岛：保护区开发案诉讼

Repeating Islands reports on a legal victory for environmentalists in the British Virgin Islands, who oppose the construction of a hotel and golf course in a protected area.

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