reforestation

[ ree-fawr-uh-stey-shuhn, -for- ]

noun

1. the act or process of planting trees on land denuded by cutting or fire:

   Visitors to the camp can learn about reforestation and even help plant a tree from the nursery during their visit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reforestation¹

First recorded in 1875–80; reforest ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

Silk observed that "because water is always on the move," finding the best management strategies will require taking a step back to see the full picture — for instance, reforestation can improve water quality and regulate the water cycle within a landscape.

From Salon

Despite gaining international recognition for its reforestation efforts in the fight against climate change, the reserve is under pressure from illegal loggers, land grabbers, and quarrying companies.

From BBC

The slow reforestation of areas that were clear-cut for industry and agriculture many decades ago is creating new habitat for insects.

From Salon

Other biomass efforts require less technology, such as reforestation — planting millions or more trees — and they’re also simple to deploy.

From Salon

The same panel gave much better marks to natural, or land-based carbon removal activities like reforestation and agroforestry, which incorporates trees in agricultural land use.

From Salon