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Deforestation
01
the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
02
a condition of having been cleared of trees
Example
Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing large amounts of stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
The loss of trees through deforestation can lead to soil erosion, reducing the land's fertility over time.
One of the main drivers of deforestation is agriculture, where forests are cleared to make way for crops and livestock.
Efforts to combat deforestation include reforestation projects and the promotion of sustainable land use practices.
Deforestation contributed to soil erosion and pollution of waterways.
