What is another word for land clearing?
Pronunciation: [lˈand klˈi͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Land clearing refers to the process of removing trees, plants, and other vegetation from an area in order to prepare it for construction, farming, or other purposes. There are many synonyms for land clearing, including deforestation, logging, land excavation, land stripping, and land leveling. Deforestation is the large-scale removal of forests for agricultural or industrial use, while logging refers specifically to the cutting down of trees for the purpose of producing timber. Land excavation refers to the removal of soil and rock from an area, while land stripping involves removing the top layer of soil and vegetation. Land leveling is the process of flattening an area of land to prepare it for construction or other uses.
