1. The removal or clearing of plants, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation from an area of land
Vegetation clearance was necessary before construction began on the new highway.
A limpeza de vegetação foi necessária antes do início da construção da nova rodovia.
2. An environmental management practice involving the removal of unwanted plant growth from a specific area
The forest management plan included vegetation clearance to prevent wildfires.
O plano de gestão florestal incluiu limpeza de vegetação para prevenir incêndios florestais.