noun · academic
deforestation
UK/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/US/ˌdiːˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/de·for·es·TA·tion
the large-scale removal of trees from forests, often causing environmental damage
Examples
“Many developing countries face severe deforestation due to agricultural expansion.”
“International programmes can help reduce deforestation by promoting sustainable farming.”
“Illegal logging contributes directly to deforestation in protected areas.”
Band 8 sentence
“Rapid agricultural expansion and weak enforcement of forest laws have accelerated deforestation in several tropical countries.”
Collocations
- prevent deforestation
- cause deforestation
- reduce deforestation
Word family
Common mistakes
They cut forest to make farms.→They cut down forests to make farms.
Deforestation are a serious problem.→Deforestation is a serious problem.
Say it for a higher band
5cutting trees→6logging→7+deforestation
Synonyms
logging
Easily confused
logging
“Illegal logging has destroyed large areas of the national park.”
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