reforestation

noun

re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce reforestation (audio)
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing forest cover (as by natural seeding or by the artificial planting of seeds or young trees)
reforest transitive verb

Examples of reforestation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The severity of Japan’s hay fever problem is due to the cedar and cypress trees that were planted in Japan through a postwar reforestation program to support the country’s booming construction industry. Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 But as timber production slowed, the reforestation industry shrank with it. Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Workers planted the seedlings on 16 sites in two northern seed zones as part of a Nature Conservancy reforestation project, and the trees were measured for three years. Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024 As a botanist, she’s worked at reforestation sites making the slow uphill climb of restoring the islands’ native plant life. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2023 These tireless machines could also: Aid in reforestation efforts, restoring delicate ecosystems and mitigating climate change with their dexterous tools guided by digital intelligence. Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 When reforestation is complete, guests could conceivably glimpse these great apes from their balconies. Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023 Tiago Queiroz/Picture-Alliance/DPA/AP/File São Paulo uses the plants for landscaping throughout its squares, streets, and parks, as well as for reforestation initiatives. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2024 While several airlines engage in carbon offsetting programs like reforestation, methane capture, and investment in renewable energy, there is not currently a way to fly in a plane without emitting high levels of CO2. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reforestation was in 1887

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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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reforestation

noun
re·​for·​es·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce reforestation (audio)
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing a forest by planting seeds or young trees
reforest verb

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