1. Land or region that has deteriorated in environmental quality, productivity, or ecological value due to overuse, pollution, erosion, or mismanagement
The degraded territory required extensive restoration efforts to restore its natural habitat.
O território degradado exigiu esforços extensivos de restauração para recuperar seu habitat natural.
2. An area that has lost its original ecological functions and biodiversity
Deforestation has transformed vast regions into degraded territory unsuitable for wildlife.
O desmatamento transformou vastas regiões em território degradado inadequado para a vida selvagem.