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forest clearing

[/ˈfɒrɪst ˈklɪərɪŋ/]
nounpl: forest clearings
clareira na floresta
1. An open space in a forest where trees have been removed or naturally absent
The hikers found a small forest clearing where they could rest and have lunch.
Os caminhantes encontraram uma pequena clareira na floresta onde puderam descansar e almoçar.
2. The act or process of removing trees from a forested area
Forest clearing for agriculture has reduced biodiversity in the region.
O desmatamento para agricultura reduziu a biodiversidade na região.
Synonyms
clearinggladeopen spacedeforestationland clearing
Antonyms
reforestationafforestationforest conservation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clareira
Most common term for the open space; desmatamento for the clearing process
Rio de Janeiro
clareira
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
clareira
Standard usage, may emphasize desmatamento in agricultural contexts
Portugal
clareira
Standard usage; may use rasga or abertura in traditional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the forest
in the clearing
forest management
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