woodfall

/ˈwʊdfɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden and often spectacular collapse or destruction of a woodland area, typically due to disease or insect infestation.

“The woodfall of the ash tree population due to the emerald ash borer infestation has left many woodland areas barren.”

Synonyms

  • tree collapse
  • woodland devastation

Antonyms

  • tree growth
  • woodland regeneration