The right term is deforestation.
Deforestation is the term that refers to the change in landscape that occurs when humans clear land for farming and other endeavors.
Deforestation is the loss of wild forest habitats due to human activity, that has become a global problem as the demand for wood increases. Shrinking forests can cause major problems, such as soil erosion, the interruption of the water cycle, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity losses. These four problems combine to affect plants, wild animals and humans.