noun · academic
deforestation
UK/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/US/ˌdiːfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/de·fo·re·STA·tion
the clearing or removal of forests on a large scale
Examples
“Deforestation in the Amazon has global environmental consequences.”
“Farm expansion is a major cause of deforestation.”
“Policies that protect forests can reduce deforestation rates.”
Band 8 sentence
“Global initiatives to curb deforestation must balance conservation with the livelihood needs of local communities.”
Collocations
- prevent deforestation
- tackle deforestation
Word family
Common mistakes
deforestations→deforestation
the deforestation is bad→deforestation is bad / the deforestation of the area is bad
Say it for a higher band
5tree cutting→6logging→7+deforestation
Synonyms
logging
Easily confused
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“Overgrazing and drought have accelerated desertification in the region.”
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