deforestation
The country has been largely deforested by people combing hillsides for wood to burn as fuel.
183 acres were deforested in the reserve in one year.
The companies swept in, striking deals with indigenous people to deforest their neighbourhoods.
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anti-conservation
deforestation
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eco-footprint
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environmental justice
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rewilding
runoff
scrapyard
scrubber
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