No, land clearance still going on, and any attempt to stop or even reduce it is being fought hard. (realclimate.org)
These rare bandicoots, and numerous other animals and plants, once thrived in the region, but have declined dramatically as a result of land clearance and the introduction of species such as cats, rabbits and foxes. (scientificamerican.com)
We are urgently seeking landing clearances and permissions from the Libyan Government and in support of this we will send a rapid deployment team of Foreign Office officials to assist British nationals. (politics.co.uk)