diswarren

/dɪsˈwɒrən/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove trees or shrubs from a warren, especially a rabbit warren

“The forester was tasked with diswarrening the overgrown burrows to make way for new wildlife habitats.”

2. noun

an instance of removing trees or shrubs from a warren

“The project included several diswarrens of rabbit warrens in the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • clearing
  • deforestation

Antonyms

  • afforestation
  • reforestation