rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
"cleared land"; "cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris"; "a cleared passage through the underbrush"; "played poker on the cleared dining room table"
is similar to
having had all the trees removed at one time
"clear-cut hillsides are subject to erosion"
is similar to
(of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush
"improved farmlands"