reforestation

noun

re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce reforestation (audio)
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing forest cover (as by natural seeding or by the artificial planting of seeds or young trees)
reforest transitive verb

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The goal is to measure how efforts like reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and wetland protection directly improve human health—so policymakers, businesses, and communities can act with confidence. Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Through reforestation, grassland restoration, carbon sequestering and the opening of wildlife corridors, the hope now for the sustainable safari vision is that the elephants as well as other apex species like lions will one day return. Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 These initiatives include the annual monarch census, helping establish a mushroom farming industry—which acts as a revenue source during the off-season—and reforestation. Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025 For example, Chile, India, and Australia are among the countries that have seen positive results from implementing practices such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable farming. Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reforestation

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reforestation was in 1887

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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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reforestation

noun
re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce reforestation (audio)
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing a forest by planting seeds or young trees
reforest verb

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