deforestation

n. process of clearing forests or trees

Deforestation is the conversion of  forested areas to non-forest land for use such as arable land, pasture, urban use, logged area, or wasteland. Generally, the removal or destruction of significant areas of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced biodiversity. In many countries, massive deforestation is ongoing and is shaping climate and geography Deforestation results from removal of trees without sufficient reforestation, and results in declines in habitat and biodiversity, wood for fuel and industrial use, and quality of life.
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Noun
1. the state of being clear of trees
(hypernym) environmental condition
(derivation) deforest, disforest, disafforest
2. the removal of trees
(synonym) disforestation
(hypernym) denudation, stripping, uncovering, baring, husking
(derivation) deforest, disforest, disafforest

n. deforestation, process of clearing forests or trees

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(1997-06-21)