deforestation zones

[dɛ.fɔr.ɪ.ˈsteɪ.ʃən zoʊnz]
nounpl: deforestation zones
zonas de desmatamento
1. Geographic areas where forests have been cleared or are being cleared, typically for agricultural, industrial, or developmental purposes
The Amazon has multiple deforestation zones expanding rapidly due to cattle ranching.
A Amazônia possui múltiplas zonas de desmatamento expandindo-se rapidamente devido à pecuária.
2. Regions designated or identified as experiencing significant forest loss and habitat destruction
Satellite imagery reveals new deforestation zones in Southeast Asia.
Imagens de satélite revelam novas zonas de desmatamento no Sudeste Asiático.
Deforestation zones are a critical environmental and political issue in Brazil, particularly regarding the Amazon rainforest. The term frequently appears in news, environmental activism, and government policy discussions. In the USA, the term is primarily used in scientific and environmental contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cleared areasdeforested regionsforest loss zoneslogging areas
Antonyms / Antônimos
reforestation zonesprotected forestsconservation areaspristine wilderness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas de desmatamento
Most common usage in Brazilian environmental discourse
Amazon Region
áreas de derrubada
Common in local Amazonian contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zonas de desmatamento
Standard usage in environmental reports
Portugal
zonas de desflorestação
European Portuguese variant, less commonly used domestically

Related Words

deforestationforest degradationhabitat lossenvironmental degradationloggingland clearing

Related Idioms & Phrases

the march of deforestation zones
expanding deforestation zones
monitoring deforestation zones
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