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Meanings of deforestation in English
Removal of forest and conversion of the land to non-forest use.
Related terms
Portuguese
desflorestação The removal of forest and undergrowth to increase the surface of arable land or to use the timber for construction or industrial purposes.
Synonyms
Examples for "clearance"
Examples for "clearance"
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Main measures: Recovery was the number of days from injury to clearance.
2
Alcatel CEO Michel Combes said the deal needed clearance in nine countries.
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Without a tax clearance certificate, you're limited to R1 million a year.
4
That way, people wouldn't need a security clearance to use the equipment.
5
The sources say the final clearance will come from the Prime Minister.
Usage of deforestation in English
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The new study, however, found increasing deforestation in those countries, he said.
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It is in effect exporting deforestation, the group said in the report.
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She urged governments to quickly put in place measures to slow deforestation.
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The Brazilian President must step up and take immediate action against deforestation.
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Farmers are already replacing one of the commodities linked to deforestation: soy.
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Most of this deforestation is caused by illegal activity, according to IBAMA.
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Following are some key points in the Act relating to avoiding deforestation.
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Amazon forest is threatened by deforestation, logging, forest fires and climate change.
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The country aims to reduce net new deforestation to zero by 2030.
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Wilmar is the latest palm oil company to commit to halting deforestation.
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He combined his love of nature and football after hearing about deforestation.
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North Korea has become increasingly prone to flooding because of widespread deforestation.
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Areas of deforestation also contribute to the Amazon's inability to absorb carbon.
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That is why discussions to end deforestation are so important, he added.
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He seemed ambivalent over deforestation but agreed the scheme would be useful.
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Indonesia has huge tracts of tropical forests but a rapid deforestation rate.
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Deforestation through the time
Deforestation across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common