deforestation practices
[ˌdɛfərɪˈsteɪʃən ˈpræktɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: deforestation practices
práticas de desmatamento
1. Methods, techniques, and activities used to clear, remove, or destroy forests and trees from land, often for agricultural, commercial, or developmental purposes
Illegal deforestation practices in the Amazon have accelerated habitat loss and contributed to climate change.
As práticas ilegais de desmatamento na Amazônia aceleraram a perda de habitat e contribuíram para as mudanças climáticas.
2. Commercial or industrial approaches to forest clearing, including logging, slash-and-burn agriculture, and land conversion
Sustainable alternatives are being developed to replace destructive deforestation practices.
Alternativas sustentáveis estão sendo desenvolvidas para substituir as práticas destrutivas de desmatamento.
This phrase is heavily discussed in Brazilian environmental discourse, particularly regarding the Amazon rainforest. In Brazil, deforestation practices are a contentious political and economic issue, tied to cattle ranching, soybean cultivation, and illegal logging. International pressure and domestic activism have made this a prominent topic in Brazilian media and policy. In Portugal, forest management is less of a political flashpoint, though recent wildfires have brought attention to forestry practices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cortar a raiz do problema (to cut down the root of the problem - metaphorically related)
desmatamento desenfreado (rampant deforestation)
práticas predatórias (predatory practices)
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