La desforestació
Example: La desforestació afecta greument la biodiversitat local.
Definition
"La desforestació" refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or trees from a land area, often resulting in negative environmental impacts such as loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and climate change effects. It is a major concern in environmental conservation.
Etymology
The word "la desforestació" comes from the Catalan language, combining the prefix 'des-' meaning removal or reversal, and 'forestació' relating to forests. It traces back to Latin 'forestis' meaning 'of the forest.' Did you know? The concept reflects human impact on natural woodlands.
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"La desforestació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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