forestation

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

noun

1. the planting of forests.

forestation

/ ˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən /

noun

1. the planting of trees over a wide area

Word History and Origins

Origin of forestation¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; forest + -ation

Example Sentences

Now, scientists are calling for more attention to this forestation strategy.

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Related Words

• afforestation