Question

Is clearing of forests in the name of development justified?

Answer 1

no bro it isn't justified yet

Answer 2

For the name sake and the perusing of the development in a fundamental way, yes. For the protection and the conservation of various species with a sympathy for the forests (as they are important and take part in the life changing photosynthesis), yes.
There are different accepts from different people from different careers and point of views. But, is it justified? The answer remains unknown even to the conservationists.