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 reforestation effort is part of the city's multiyear strategy to improve storm-water management and help residents cope with extreme heat. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Made in collaboration with The Caring Family Foundation, one of the U.K.’s largest donors to Brazilian reforestation, the Nukini people are one of the communities that has received support from the TCFF. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Alongside the immediate toll, there was a long-term cost to tally with reforestation likely to take decades and new setbacks each summer as smaller blazes broke out. Madjid Serrah, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2024 Zoe Feldman Design also keeps the environment top of mind and is committed to making their projects—and company—greener by incorporating vintage pieces whenever possible, repurposing or reimagining existing elements, and supporting charities and reforestation efforts. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 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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