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

The firm even partnered with rapper Drake in 2021, using its reforestation program to offset the artist’s estimated climate impact.

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The project has yet to be verified, but Climate Impact Partners aims to register it with Verra under its VM0047 reforestation methodology.

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You’ve advocated for supported reforestation, have played shows in support of environmentalist causes, and even have a community space in Mexico City called “Día al Día.”

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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.

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

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