cleared lands
[/klɪrd lændz/]
nounpl: cleared lands
terras desmatadas
1. Land from which trees, vegetation, and obstacles have been removed to make it suitable for agriculture, construction, or other uses
The farmers expanded their operations by purchasing cleared lands near the river.
Os agricultores expandiram suas operações comprando terras desmatadas perto do rio.
2. Areas of previously forested or overgrown land that have been cleared of vegetation
Satellite images show vast cleared lands in the Amazon region.
Imagens de satélite mostram vastas terras desmatadas na região amazônica.
3. Property that has been developed or prepared for immediate use by removing natural vegetation
The developer invested heavily in cleared lands for the new housing project.
O desenvolvedor investiu pesadamente em terras desmatadas para o novo projeto de habitação.
The term is particularly significant in Brazilian context due to ongoing deforestation debates in the Amazon region. In the USA, 'cleared lands' often refers to historical land development practices. The term carries environmental and political implications in both countries, especially regarding sustainability and indigenous land rights.
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