1. to remove a ring of bark from around a tree trunk, typically to kill the tree
Usage: forestry; agriculture

Examples

• The farmers decided to ringbark the old eucalyptus trees to clear the land.
• Ringbarking is an effective method for killing unwanted trees without cutting them down.
• The forestry workers will ringbark these trees to create a firebreak.
• You can ringbark a tree by cutting through the bark in a complete circle around the trunk.
• After they ringbark the trees, it will take several months for them to die completely.
• The practice of ringbarking allows the tree to remain standing while it slowly dies.