reforestation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reforestation
First recorded in 1875–80; reforest ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing reforestation
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Example Sentences
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It pushed reforestation, planting the first U.S. tree farm on 200,000 acres in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The report had also warned of further degradation if reforestation and sustainable management efforts were not implemented -- concerns now compounded by the ongoing conflict.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The firm even partnered with rapper Drake in 2021, using its reforestation program to offset the artist’s estimated climate impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
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 ● Sep. 27, 2024
Not only do scientists need to find ways to protect panda habitats—and grow them through reforestation and bamboo planting—they also need to reconnect the fragmented areas wherever possible.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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