The industrial companies were established rapidly due to socio-economic growth. Beside the

economic benefits, industrial zones also caused negative impacts. The aim of this study was

showed the effects and impacts of development on the environment of ethnic minority and

mountainous areas. Collection and statistic method, we pointed out that the industrial

development has positive impacts in maintaining, restoring and protecting the environment as well

as preserving the environmental landscape. Beside the economic growth, industrial development

invests the advanced technologies in environmental treatment. However, the negative impacts

from industrial development to the environment take place in many aspects and really have a

profound impact on the natural environment as well as people's lives. These impacts not only

adversely affect forests, biodiversity, resources and climate change, but also affect negatively

livelihoods of ethnic minorities.