Meaning ofdeforestin English

Verb

1. to clear land of trees; remove forest cover
   The company was fined for attempting to deforest the protected area without permission.
   Synonyms:

   clearcutdenudedespoil
   Antonyms:

   afforestreforestreplant
2. to remove protected forest status (legally)
   The government deforested the land to allow for urban development.
   Synonyms:

   deregulatedelist
   Antonyms:

   protectpreservedesignate