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Deforestation
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Conversion of forest to non-forest for human use
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Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal and destruction of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use. About 31% of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present. This is one-third less than the forest cover...

Instance of
Process (science)
Subclass of
Human impact on the environment
Facet of
Forest
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