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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Health threats around the world—not just from infectious diseases, but also urbanization and deforestation—are forecasted to increase due to climate change and other factors, says Spiegel.
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Alice Park, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Scientists suggest the rise is the result of a year filled with major wildfires, record-breaking fossil fuel emissions and ongoing deforestation.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
However, deforestation and habitat loss have driven it closer to human settlements, where it may be found near agricultural areas.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Poaching, deforestation and the threat of extinction that jaguars face are real and important concerns all audiences — especially children — should learn and care about.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Alice Park, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Scientists suggest the rise is the result of a year filled with major wildfires, record-breaking fossil fuel emissions and ongoing deforestation.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
However, deforestation and habitat loss have driven it closer to human settlements, where it may be found near agricultural areas.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Poaching, deforestation and the threat of extinction that jaguars face are real and important concerns all audiences — especially children — should learn and care about.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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