deforester

/ˈdɛfərˌeɪstər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that destroys or clears land of trees, typically in order to make way for agriculture, urban development, or logging

“The government has hired a team of deforesters to clear the land for a new highway.”

Synonyms

  • clearer
  • land-clearer
  • logger

Antonyms

  • reforester
  • tree-planter