In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo Aranya region, approximately 95,000 trees have already been felled, with an additional 2.73 lakh trees slated for removal, according to recent government reports highlighted. This large-scale deforestation is part of ongoing mining and infrastructure projects in the area, raising significant environmental and ecological concerns.
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.
