Deforestation is the process of removing trees from an area. This can be done for a number of different reasons, including commercial logging, land development, and mining.
The deforestation in the Amazon is causing a lot of pollution.
The deforestation in Africa is causing a lot of poverty.
noun
the removal of trees
Synonyms:
noun
the state of being clear of trees
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Much of the area is deforested and rocky.
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Deforestation increases the risk of washouts.
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But the catchment area is now severely deforested.
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Deforestation amplifies the incidents and severity of floods.
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Clearly shows the effects of deforestation on the area.
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The Ufipa plateau was deforested and the soil exhausted.
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The deforestation in Anseba mirrors the country as a whole.
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This is one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world.
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He was the son of actress Winifred Deforest Coffin.
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Deforestation has greatly contributed in the decline of the deer.