Deforestation
/ˌdiːfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/
Synonyms
- logging
- clear-cutting
- deforesting
- forest clearing
- land clearing
Slang Meanings
Tree chop
The tree chop in the area has made it look like a desert.
Wooded wasteland
After all the logging, the once lush area turned into a wooded wasteland.