Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
logging
noun
/ˈlɒɡɪŋ/
Definition
The process of cutting down trees and processing them into timber or wood products.
Examples
- Logging has a significant impact on the environment.
- He works in logging and spends a lot of time in the forest.
- The logging industry has faced criticism for deforestation.
Meaning
Logging involves felling trees, transporting the timber to processing sites, and preparing the wood for sale or use in construction and other industries.
Synonyms
- Timber trade
- Forestry
- Wood harvesting
