forestation

noun

for·​est·​a·​tion ˌfȯrə̇ˈstāshən 

ˌfär-

plural -s

: the establishment of a forest

Word History

Etymology

forest entry 1 + -ation

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Rhymes for forestation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

forestation

noun

for·​es·​ta·​tion

ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən, 

ˌfär-

: the planting and care of a forest