deforestation methods
[ˌdɛfərɪˈsteɪʃən ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrasepl: deforestation methods
métodos de desmatamento
1. Techniques and practices used to clear, remove, or destroy forests and trees from land
Clear-cutting and selective logging are common deforestation methods used in tropical regions.
O corte raso e a exploração seletiva são métodos de desmatamento comuns em regiões tropicais.
2. Various approaches employed to convert forested areas into non-forest land for agriculture, urban development, or resource extraction
The environmental report analyzed different deforestation methods and their ecological impact.
O relatório ambiental analisou diferentes métodos de desmatamento e seu impacto ecológico.
Deforestation methods are a highly sensitive topic in Brazil, particularly regarding the Amazon rainforest. Environmental activism, indigenous rights, and agricultural interests frequently clash over deforestation practices. The term is extensively used in governmental reports, environmental NGO communications, and international climate discussions. In the USA, the focus is often on sustainable forestry versus clear-cutting in Pacific Northwest and Southern states.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear as daylight (referring to clear-cut deforestation)
slash and burn approach (literal and figurative)
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