The disappearance of forests is referred to as ____________
The decrease in forest area across the world is known as deforestation It has been increasing since 1960, deforestation is the main reason behind the negatively affecting natural ecosystem, biodiversity, and the climate. Some natural factors are also there which can cause deforestation which is a natural forest fire and parasite-caused disease. Commercial or industrial applications cause more than 40% deforestation and livestock accounts for another 14% of the deforestation. Final answer The disappearance of the forest is referred to as deforestation.