The phrase "burned land" refers to an area of land that has been intentionally set on fire and has become scorched or destroyed as a result. Full definition
Deforestation is a significant contributor to climate change, as trees release their stored carbon when they are burned during slash - and - burn land clearing of forests. (natureworldnews.com)
Draining and burning these lands for agricultural expansion (such as conversion to oil palm or pulpwood plantations) leads to huge spikes in greenhouse gas emissions. (wri.org)
Another human - caused culprit is biomass burning, as herders burn land to stimulate grass growth, and farmers burn the landscape to convert terrain into farming land and to get rid of unwanted biomass after the harvest season. (sciencedaily.com)