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 2023, deforestation in the Darien shot up after years of decline, according to the latest data from Global Forest Watch, which monitors deforestation using satellites.
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
For example, there’s a direct link between deforestation in the Amazon and the reduction of rainfall in the United States, and deforestation of the Congo Basin has a direct impact on reduction of rainfall in Europe (Duke research).
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
According to a January report, in recent years, deforestation due to soy production has increased.
—Sarah Sax, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
The largest cause of deforestation is a lack of demand for forest products, which causes our forest to be converted to industrial, agricultural, residential uses.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
For example, there’s a direct link between deforestation in the Amazon and the reduction of rainfall in the United States, and deforestation of the Congo Basin has a direct impact on reduction of rainfall in Europe (Duke research).
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
According to a January report, in recent years, deforestation due to soy production has increased.
—Sarah Sax, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
The largest cause of deforestation is a lack of demand for forest products, which causes our forest to be converted to industrial, agricultural, residential uses.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deforestation
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“Deforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforestation. Accessed 21 May. 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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