The term 'forest-clearing-related' is a compound word formed from 'forest,' 'clearing,' and 'related.' 'Forest' originates from Old French 'forest,' meaning 'woodland.' 'Clearing' comes from the verb 'clear,' which has roots in Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'clear or bright.' 'Related' is derived from Latin 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back or referred.'

The word 'forest-clearing-related' evolved as a modern English compound to describe activities or matters associated with the clearing of forests.

Initially, the components 'forest' and 'clearing' referred to natural landscapes and the act of making them open, respectively. Over time, combined with 'related,' it evolved to describe activities or issues associated with deforestation.