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disforestation

/dɪsˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/dɪsˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс удаления деревьев с лесной территории, часто приводящий к преобразованию земли для нелесного использования.

A noun referring to the process of removing trees from a forested area, often resulting in the conversion of the land to non-forest use.

uncountable

  1. Removal of treesB2formal

    The act or process of clearing or removing trees from a forested area.

    ruВырубка леса

    • Disforestation has led to the loss of many animal habitats.
    • The government is taking steps to prevent further disforestation.
    • Disforestation in the Amazon rainforest is a major environmental concern.

    Synonymsclearingdeforestationlogging

    Antonymsafforestationforestryreforestation