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clearcutting

/kliərˈkʌtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does clearcutting mean?

noun

The practice of cutting down all the trees in a forest or woodland area, often in a single operation. A clear and direct approach or method.

Example

"The company was criticized for its clearcutting practices in the ancient forest."

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