deforestation

noun de·for·es·ta·tion \ (ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən , -ˌfär- \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

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Definition of deforestation

: the action or process of clearing of forests; also : the state of having been cleared of forests

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deforest

play \(ˈ)dē-ˈfȯr-əst, -ˈfär-\ transitive verb

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the deforestation of the island

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But the impact of the global deforestation was clearly devastating.

— elizabeth pennisi, Science | AAAS, "This quaillike creature was the only bird to survive the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact," 24 May 2018
Many scientists blame deforestation, generated in large part by cattle rearing, for global climate change and less predictable rain patterns in the Amazon.

— paulo trevisani, WSJ, "One Small Rancher’s Big Role in Saving Brazil’s Amazon," 19 May 2018
For instance, researchers should continue to look for geological evidence of widespread fires in rocks from around the world, to continue building the case for global deforestation.

— National Geographic, "How Did Dino-Era Birds Survive the Asteroid 'Apocalypse'?," 24 May 2018
Auto emissions, deforestation and crop burning have contributed to heavy smog that experts say has dimmed the tomb's pearly exterior to a jaundiced yellow.

— shashank bengali, latimes.com, "How air pollution, a dying river and swarms of defecating insects threaten the Taj Mahal," 22 May 2018
Native to the forested mountains of central China, panda populations suffered in the late 20th century from poaching, deforestation and encroaching human development.

— maya wei-haas, Smithsonian, "Why Photographing Pandas Is More Challenging Than You Might Think," 21 May 2018
Feeling down about dying polar bears, deforestation and the state of the world in general?

— stephanie zacharek, Time, "Ethan Hawke Endures an Existential Crisis Worth Watching in First Reformed," 17 May 2018
Yet that diversity is threatened by the massive deforestation and poaching practices of the impoverished populace.

— catherine bigelow, San Francisco Chronicle, "ZooFest celebrates supporters of leaping lemurs and other critters," 3 May 2018
The change comes as Brazil moves to slow deforestation in order to meet its obligations under the Paris climate accord and conflicts over land — often between indigenous people and businesses— are intensifying.

— Washington Post, "Brazil’s indigenous protest to defend their rights, lands," 28 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of deforestation

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: the act or result of cutting down or burning all the trees in an area

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