What is another word for land despoliation?
Pronunciation: [lˈand dɪspˈə͡ʊlɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Land despoliation refers to the degradation or destruction of land through human activities such as deforestation, mining, industrialization, and urbanization. There are several synonyms for land despoliation, such as land degradation, land devastation, land exploitation, land impoverishment, land deterioration, and land depletion. These synonyms are used to describe the negative impact of anthropogenic activities on the environment and their consequences on natural systems. Land despoliation can lead to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, desertification, and climate change, which have far-reaching effects on human health and wellbeing. To protect the environment and prevent land despoliation, sustainable land-use practices and environmental management policies should be adopted and strictly enforced.
