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illegal logging
UK/ɪˈliːɡəl ˈlɒɡɪŋ/US/ɪˈliːɡəl ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/i·LEE·gal LOG·ging
the cutting down of trees illegally, often to obtain timber for sale
Examples
“Many rural communities suffer when illegal logging destroys their forests.”
“Authorities have stepped up patrols to prevent illegal logging near the reserve.”
“Illegal logging not only reduces tree cover but also harms local wildlife.”
Band 8 sentence
“Illegal logging not only destroys habitats but also undermines local communities' long-term livelihoods.”
Collocations
- illegal logging activities
- combat illegal logging
- prevent illegal logging
- illegal logging hotspots
Word family
Common mistakes
illegal loggings→illegal logging
illegal logging is increased→illegal logging has increased
Say it for a higher band
5cutting down trees→6tree cutting→7+illegal logging
Synonyms
illegal tree felling
deforestation
Easily confused
deforestation
“Large-scale deforestation has reduced the size of many tropical forests.”
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