Definition for Difference between revisions of "Deforestation"
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| − | The conversion of forested areas by humans to nonforested land. | + | 1. The conversion of forested areas by humans to nonforested land. |
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| + | 2. The clearing and destruction of forests (especially tropical rain forests) to make way for expanding settlement frontiers and the exploitation of new economic opportunity. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 21 November 2017
1. The conversion of forested areas by humans to nonforested land.
2. The clearing and destruction of forests (especially tropical rain forests) to make way for expanding settlement frontiers and the exploitation of new economic opportunity.