reforestation

noun

re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfär-

: the action of renewing forest cover (as by natural seeding or by the artificial planting of seeds or young trees)

reforest

(ˌ)rē-ˈfȯr-əst 

-ˈfär-

transitive verb

Examples of reforestation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As part of the National Forest Foundation’s Sapling Program, each copy sold helps fund reforestation efforts in U.S. national parks. —Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

This model not only supports the environment through reforestation but also creates jobs, boosts local capacity, and fosters long-term sustainability, the new release stated. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025

The Soneva Foundation supports environmental and community projects in multiple locations worldwide, like coral restoration in the Maldives or large-scale reforestation in Thailand. —Emese MacZko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Restoration after the dam removal also included reforestation of native trees and shrubs along riparian zones. —Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reforestation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

reforestation

noun

re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfär-

: the action of renewing a forest by planting seeds or young trees

reforest

(ˈ)rē-ˈfȯr-əst 

-ˈfär-

verb