REFORESTATION Antonyms
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Best Opposite Words For REFORESTATION
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| deforestation | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being clear of trees • the removal of trees | ||||||
| depletion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of decreasing something markedly • the state of being depleted | ||||||
| desertification | nounn | |||||
noun • the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land | ||||||
| destruction | ||||||
noun • the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists • an event that completely destroys something • a final state | ||||||
| exploitation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful • an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | ||||||
| logging | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the work of cutting down trees for timber | ||||||
| clearcutting | nounn | |||||
noun • A forestry practice in which most or all trees in a harvest area are cut down. | ||||||
| timbering | nounn | |||||
verb • To fit with timbers. • To construct, frame, build. • To light or land on a tree. • To make a nest. • To surmount as a timber does. noun • Any structure, partial structure, or other item made from timber. | ||||||
