deforestation techniques
[dɛ.fɔ.rɪ.ˈsteɪ.ʃən ˈtɛk.niks]
noun phrasepl: deforestation techniques
técnicas de desflorestamento
1. Methods and practices used to clear, remove, or destroy forests and trees from land, typically for agricultural, industrial, or developmental purposes
Common deforestation techniques include clear-cutting, selective logging, and slash-and-burn agriculture.
As técnicas de desflorestamento comuns incluem corte raso, exploração seletiva e agricultura de queimada.
2. Systematic approaches employed to convert forested areas into non-forest land use
The logging company uses modern deforestation techniques to maximize efficiency.
A empresa de madeira usa técnicas modernas de desflorestamento para maximizar a eficiência.
3. Environmental and forestry practices that result in the permanent or temporary removal of forest cover
Illegal deforestation techniques have devastated the Amazon rainforest.
As técnicas ilegais de desflorestamento devastaram a floresta tropical amazônica.
In Brazil, deforestation is a highly contentious environmental and political issue, particularly regarding the Amazon rainforest. The term 'desmatamento' is more commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in both formal and informal contexts. Environmental activists, indigenous communities, and international organizations frequently discuss and critique deforestation techniques. The topic carries significant weight in Brazilian politics, economics, and environmental policy debates.
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