noun
- the action or process of clearing a wide area of trees
Examples
- Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has accelerated in recent years.
- The government implemented new policies to reduce deforestation rates.
- Illegal logging contributes significantly to global deforestation.
- Deforestation destroys wildlife habitats and reduces biodiversity.
- Climate change is partly caused by widespread deforestation.
- The organization works to prevent deforestation through education programs.