By Steven Grattan BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) \u2014 Peru\u2019s government has reversed its controversial decision to shrink the protected area surrounding the Nazca Lines, which had faced criticism for opening the area to informal miners. The country’s culture ministry on Sunday nullified last week’s resolution that had reinstated the boundary map set in 2004. The switch followed severe backlash after the government approved a 42% reduction in the zone \u2014 about 2,400\u202f square kilometers (926 square miles) \u2014 and to allow miners to seek formal permits in previously restricted areas. The original protected zone \u2014 spanning 5,600 square kilometers (2,162 square miles) \u2014 will remain in effect. The ministry also ordered an update of the site\u2019s management plan within 10 days and the formation of a technical panel, which will include… <\/p>\n
By Steven Grattan BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) \u2014 Peru\u2019s government has reversed its controversial decision to shrink the protected area surrounding the Nazca Lines, which had faced criticism for opening the area to informal miners. The country’s culture ministry on Sunday nullified last week’s resolution that had reinstated the boundary map set in 2004. The switch followed severe backlash after the government approved a 42% reduction in the zone \u2014 about 2,400\u202f square kilometers (926 square miles) \u2014 and to allow miners to seek formal permits in previously restricted areas. The original protected zone \u2014 spanning 5,600 square kilometers (2,162 square miles) \u2014 will remain in effect. The ministry also ordered an update of the site\u2019s management plan within 10 days and the formation of a technical panel, which will include... <\/p>\n