noun · academic
deforestation
UK/ˌdefəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/US/ˌdefəˈreɪʃən/de·fo·RAY·tion
The large-scale removal of forests, usually to use the land for farming or other purposes.
Examples
“Many tropical countries struggle to control deforestation.”
“Deforestation can cause soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.”
“Illegal logging is a major driver of deforestation in some regions.”
Band 8 sentence
“To tackle climate change, international cooperation is essential to reduce deforestation in tropical regions.”
Collocations
- cause deforestation
- prevent deforestation
- widespread deforestation
Word family
Common mistakes
do deforestation→cause deforestation / carry out deforestation
make deforestation→deforestation / cause deforestation
cut forest→cut down forests / log / carry out logging
Say it for a higher band
5cutting down trees→6forest clearance→7+deforestation
Synonyms
forest clearance
forest loss
Easily confused
logging
“Logging for timber can lead to deforestation if not managed sustainably.”
reforestation
“Reforestation projects aim to restore areas affected by deforestation.”
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