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deforestation

Term

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. (Source: GILP)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/2036

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