deforestation
de-for-es-ta-tion
noun
The clearing of forests for other land use, often causing environmental damage.
"Extensive deforestation threatens many unique species."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: disforestation
de-for-es-ta-tion
The clearing of forests for other land use, often causing environmental damage.
"Extensive deforestation threatens many unique species."
Synonyms: disforestation