Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Environment

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance