disforestation

/dɪsˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of clearing forests; deforestation.
    • Disforestation has led to the loss of many animal habitats.
    • The government passed laws to slow down disforestation.
    • Farmers often practice disforestation to create more cropland.
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