deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
Examples of deforestation in a Sentence
the deforestation of the island
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In Indonesia, more efforts are being made to comply with EU laws to curb deforestation.
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Independent evaluations have shown that Wildlife Alliance’s direct protection model is among the most effective in Southeast Asia at preventing deforestation in real-time.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Surrounded by volcanoes and rural Mayan communities, the area faces severe deforestation challenges that threaten both the environment and the local people’s livelihoods.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Over the past 10 months, deforestation has risen 9.7% compared to the same period a year earlier.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Independent evaluations have shown that Wildlife Alliance’s direct protection model is among the most effective in Southeast Asia at preventing deforestation in real-time.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Surrounded by volcanoes and rural Mayan communities, the area faces severe deforestation challenges that threaten both the environment and the local people’s livelihoods.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Over the past 10 months, deforestation has risen 9.7% compared to the same period a year earlier.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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“Deforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforestation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing an area of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
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