The nature of the village of Margahovit is truly stunning, resembling the slopes of alpine Switzerland. The area is covered with lush greenery and low-lying clouds that encircle the mountains, creating picturesque landscapes. While this place appears breathtaking, it also holds significant mineral wealth, which brings the constant risk of new mines being opened. Mining would not only destroy Margahovit’s natural beauty but also cause significant environmental damage, harm the health of local residents, and negatively impact the development of tourism and agriculture in the region.

To date, the residents of Margahovit have opposed the opening of a copper mine in the area several times. However, despite the resistance, companies with interests in the mining industry continue to push for gold extraction. Local residents fear that such activities will have a severe impact on their health. The risks associated with mining include dust emissions, noise, the risk of accidents, and chemical spills into local water bodies and soil or the lowering of groundwater levels. Chemical leaks from the substances used in ore extraction and processing, as well as from metals contained within the ores themselves, can adversely affect human health. Deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution would destroy local ecosystems, harm biodiversity, and threaten many species of plants and animals inhabiting the area.

Villagers who rely on agriculture and tourism as their primary sources of livelihood would face direct threats. Contaminated water and soil could destroy crops and lower the quality of agricultural products, while the loss of natural beauty could deter tourists, directly impacting the municipality's economic stability. Such consequences are already evident in the neighboring village of Karaberd, where only 146 people now reside permanently. Karaberd hosts a gold mine whose operations have negatively impacted the local population and their livelihoods.

Local activists believe that creating a development plan for the village could provide some protection against such attempts. Securing the status of an "environmentally clean territory" is considered a key step to support the development of an alternative green economy. This status could also attract new investments to the region, promoting sustainable development and protecting the village's unique nature. Achieving the status of an "environmentally clean territory" is the main goal of the "Development Path of Margahovit" campaign, led by courageous women from the Margahovit Youth Center.