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.