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Abholzung

deforestation

noun AP-hol-tsoong Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Also means

destructive logging

Usage Note

Abholzung is feminine (die Abholzung). The clearing of forest, especially at large scale; Tropische Abholzung (tropical deforestation) is a major environmental topic in German classrooms and media, linked to climate change, biodiversity loss, and the beef and palm oil industries.

Examples

"Die Abholzung des Regenwaldes beschleunigt den Klimawandel."

Natural Translation

The deforestation of the rainforest accelerates climate change.

Literal Translation

The deforestation of the rainforest accelerates climate change.

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