reforest
verb (used with object)
to replant trees on (land denuded by cutting or fire).
reforesting
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present participleof reforest.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As Tembé articulates, it takes a reforesting of the mind and heart to catalyze progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
For forest managers and organizations leading reforestation efforts, the findings offer some practical advice: "We need to consider nutrient limitation when we're reforesting," said Batterman.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024
Diversifying agriculture in the region and reforesting Michoacán could help to restore the Sierra Purhepecha's ecology and protect the rural economy.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
So starting around 2000, the farmers began reforesting the mountain slopes.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
Our forests are being cut three times as fast as they grow, and as wood becomes more expensive proper growing and reforesting will receive more attention.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
