0 to cut down or destroy trees in an area:
He has deforested his precious land to make charcoal for profit.
They're actually deforesting the entire area.
The country has been largely deforested by people combing hillsides for wood to burn as fuel.
183 acres were deforested in the reserve in one year.
The companies swept in, striking deals with indigenous people to deforest their neighbourhoods.
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May 10, 2021
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