1. the act of cutting down trees

1. present participle of fell; cutting down or knocking down

Examples

• The felling of old oak trees requires special permits.
• Logging companies are responsible for sustainable felling practices.
• The workers are felling diseased trees in the park.
• He spent the morning felling dead branches.
• The storm was felling power lines across the city.
• They are felling the forest to make room for development.
• The felling operation will take several weeks to complete.