deforested areas

[dɪˈfɔrɪstɪd ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: deforested areas
áreas desmatadas
1. Regions of land where trees and forests have been cleared or removed, typically by human activity such as logging, agriculture, or urban development
The deforested areas in the Amazon rainforest have expanded significantly over the past decade.
As áreas desmatadas na floresta amazônica expandiram significativamente na última década.
2. Tracts of land that once contained forest coverage but have been stripped of vegetation
Environmental organizations are working to restore the deforested areas.
Organizações ambientais estão trabalhando para restaurar as áreas desmatadas.
In Brazil, particularly regarding the Amazon region, discussions about 'áreas desmatadas' are deeply tied to environmental activism, indigenous rights, and international climate agreements. The term is frequently used in political debates about economic development versus environmental conservation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cleared forestsbarren landsstripped forestslogged areastreeless zones
Antonyms / Antônimos
forested areasreforested areasvirgin forestsprotected forests

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
áreas desmatadas
Standard and most commonly used term throughout Brazil
Amazon Region
áreas desmatadas / zonas de corte
Frequently discussed in environmental and political contexts
São Paulo
áreas desmatadas
Used in academic and environmental discussions
Portugal
áreas desflorestadas
European Portuguese uses 'desflorestadas' instead of 'desmatadas'

Related Words

deforestationreforestationbiodiversity lossland degradationcarbon emissions

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting down forests
clearing the land
slash and burn
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