The Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve is asking for help: gold mining is planned nearby.

An investment project for the development of the Glukhoe gold deposit, LLC "Glukhoe Gold Mining Company" is already ready. conducts geological exploration work, including in the protected area of ​​the reserve.

According to the director of the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve Svetlana Sutyrina"The implementation of a large-scale mining project in the protected area poses risks to the preservation of the reserve's natural complexes and ecosystems. For example, gold mining will disrupt the connection between the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve and the Udege Legend National Park—a vital corridor for the conservation of the Amur tiger and other large mammals."

In addition, any impact on water bodies, including the upper reaches of the Columbe River tributaries, may lead to changes in the hydrological regime and the state of aquatic ecosystems.

Scientists also argue that gold exploration and planned mining in the reserve's protected zone are contrary to a number of federal laws—specifically, the Law on Specially Protected Natural Areas, the Law on Environmental Protection, the Law on Wildlife, and the Land Code of the Russian Federation—as well as Russia's international obligations.

The reserve staff prepared appeal to the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation and ask all concerned people to do the same. Here are detailed instructions, how to do it.