For Deforestation we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Forestry, Global History, Global Warming, Physical Geography, Science and Sociology.

Deforestation (Biodiversity)

The large-scale removal of trees from a habitat dominated by forest

Deforestation (Climate)

The removal of forest stands by cutting and burning to provide land for agricultural purposes, residential or industrial building sites, roads, etc. or by harvesting the trees for building materials or fuel. Oxidation of organic matter releases CO2 to the atmosphere, and regional and global impacts may result.

Deforestation (Energy)

The net removal of trees from forested land.

Deforestation (Forestry)

The removal of trees and often the plants associated with them.

Deforestation (Global History)

The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves. (p. 462)

Deforestation (Global Warming)

The removal of forest stands.

Deforestation (Physical Geography)

Removal of trees from a habitat dominated by forest.

Deforestation (Science)

Process of clearing forests, usually for the sake of agriculture

Deforestation (Sociology)

The removal of all trees from an area (see also DEPLETION, ENVIRONMENT and DESERTIFICATION).

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