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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And deforestation, which decreased a lot after the election, has continued.
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Invasive animals — such as mink — as well as deforestation, forest fires and unregulated construction could also negatively impact the species.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Due to its limited range and the island’s growing human population, the Bali tiger suffered from deforestation, loss of prey, and hunting.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
And the researchers said that for the first time in their records the primary cause of forest loss is not deforestation due to agriculture, but rather, loss from wildfires.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Invasive animals — such as mink — as well as deforestation, forest fires and unregulated construction could also negatively impact the species.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Due to its limited range and the island’s growing human population, the Bali tiger suffered from deforestation, loss of prey, and hunting.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
And the researchers said that for the first time in their records the primary cause of forest loss is not deforestation due to agriculture, but rather, loss from wildfires.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 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 7 Jun. 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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