deforestation

[dee-fawr-uh-stey-shuhn, for-] / ˌdi fɔr əˈsteɪ ʃən, fɒr- /

NOUN

clear-cutting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desertification erosion logging

WEAK

denuding

Example Sentences

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Environmentalists have also condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

While there, he received recognition for his graphics work on Amazon deforestation and Arctic climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

We exhibit photos and show a video of all sorts of chimpanzee behaviors, and there is a big section on the dangers of deforestation, overgrazing, and overpopulation.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall