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deforestation
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Reduction in the density of forest cover or tree canopy, typically by harvesting trees for human use or clearing land for other purposes such as agriculture.
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Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
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20-Nov-2007
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ark:/99152/t3q8y20xox05m7
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BS8723-5
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