The Hasdeo Aranya region, known for its rich biodiversity and dense forests, is undergoing extensive land clearance to facilitate mining operations and other developmental activities. The removal of nearly 95,000 trees marks a substantial impact on the local ecosystem, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to environmental degradation.

Environmentalists and local communities have expressed strong opposition to the deforestation, arguing that the loss of forest cover threatens biodiversity, disrupts ecological balance, and contributes to climate change.