illegal logging
definitions
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The unauthorized or unlawful harvesting, cutting, or removal of trees from a forest, violating established laws, regulations, or land-use rights.fr: Exploitation forestière illégale
examples
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Illegal logging is a major driver of deforestation in tropical rainforests.
L'exploitation forestière illégale est un moteur majeur de la déforestation dans les forêts tropicales.