Part of speech: Noun
the state of being clear of trees
Categories: Environmental condition
Part of speech: Noun
the removal of trees
Categories: Denudation, Stripping, Uncovering, Baring, Husking
The word "deforestation" was borrowed from French déforestation.
English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.