Fresh land clearances, especially in Borneo, are contentious for their environmental impact.

Stands of E. robusta have been drastically reduced by land clearance.

In some countries however, notably Brazil, the rate appeared to have declined somewhat since the mid-80s, as government incentives for land clearance were ended.

Buildings had been constructed with minimal land clearance so that dense trees surrounded the camp.

The island has been extensively modified by land clearance and farming, but retains much of its wild natural character.

Although the references to property could imply tax yield rather than real estate, related laws which deal with land clearance make this unlikely.

Haze due to forest burning and general land clearance is common.

Rarely have the police been fired at during land clearances before.

Until about 20 years ago, the Australian government not only subsidized land clearance but actually required it of lease holders.

They are also threatened by sewage, coastal settlement, land clearance and much more.