1.
deforestation; forest destruction
The clearing, degradation, or destruction of forests, typically caused by logging, agriculture, or urban development. A major global environmental concern.
森林破壊が進んでいる。
Deforestation is advancing.
森林破壊は地球温暖化の原因のひとつだ。
Deforestation is one of the causes of global warming.
違法な伐採による森林破壊を食い止めるため、国際的な取り組みが求められている。
International efforts are needed to halt deforestation caused by illegal logging.
USAGE:
森林破壊 is used in news, environmental discussions, and academic writing. It is a compound of 森林 (forest) and 破壊 (destruction).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 森林破壊を防ぐ (to prevent deforestation)
- 森林破壊が進む (deforestation advances)
- 森林破壊を食い止める (to halt deforestation)
- 森林破壊の問題 (the problem of deforestation)
Related Words
Related:
環境保護 (environmental protection)