GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
deforestation
Definition

The removal of forest and undergrowth to increase the surface of arable land or to use the timber for construction or industrial purposes. Forest and its undergrowth possess a very high water-retaining capacity, inhibiting runoff of rainwater.

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Scope note

Scope note is not available.

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2036