Die Abholzung
Example: Die Abholzung der Wälder bedroht viele Tierarten stark.
Definition
"Die Abholzung" refers to the process of cutting down or clearing large areas of forests, often resulting in environmental damage and loss of wildlife habitats. It is commonly associated with deforestation that threatens many animal species and disrupts ecosystems.
Etymology
The word "die Abholzung" comes from the German verb "abhacken," meaning to chop down, combined with the suffix "-ung," which forms nouns indicating an action or result. Essentially, it means the act of chopping down trees. Did you know that the concept of 'Abholzung' has gained significant attention due to global environmental concerns?
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"Die Abholzung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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