reforestation

noun

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

, -ˌfär-\

Definition of reforestation

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

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Pizarchik, now a consultant on water quality and reforestation, said lower prices for natural gas and renewables will continue to drive down demand for coal, despite deregulation efforts by the Trump administration. — Matthew Daly, The Seattle Times, "US coal consumption drops to lowest level since 1979," 5 Dec. 2018 Environment Minister Giorgos Stathakis told Greek radio channel 24/7 on Friday that authorities would tear down 61 structures, mainly fencing, at sites on beaches, streams and areas earmarked for reforestation in several regions of Attica. — Costas Kantouris And Elena Becatoros, Fox News, "Greece to tear down illegal fences for better fire safety," 3 Aug. 2018 Organizations such as the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management can’t find enough scientists to deal with invasive plants, wildfire reforestation and basic land-management issues. — Douglas Belkin, WSJ, "Rhododendron? Hydrangea? America Doesn’t Know Anymore," 14 Aug. 2018 Barton says this is where going the reforestation route could help, because native trees have extensive root systems that keep the unwanted plants at bay. — Leslie Nemo, Scientific American, "From Defiled to Wild—Can a Spent Coal Mine Be Reborn as a Nature Conservation Center?," 11 July 2018 On May 5, the pair will be auctioning off the chance to join them for dinner to benefit J/P Haitian Relief Organization's Haiti Takes Root initiative, which is dedicated to the reforestation and re-development of Haiti. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Ever Wondered What It'd Be Like to Sit Down for a Meal with Former President Bill Clinton?," 27 Apr. 2017 Some of Ebacher’s environmental priorities include curbing urban sprawl by promoting development in concentrated areas and enforcing reforestation requirements for developers. — Libby Solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Meet the council candidates in central Baltimore County," 12 June 2018 The nonprofit facilitates a variety of programs centered on horticulture, including workforce training, community garden programs, environmental education and beautification and urban reforestation projects. — Maya Moore, courant.com, "KNOX's New Urban Greenhouse Doubles Space For Farmers, Produce," 11 June 2018 In 2014, Delta Airlines voluntarily offset 995,037 tons of CO2e by leading in reforestation projects. — Danielle Butcher, Vox, "Young conservatives like me care about climate change. The GOP needs to take notice.," 23 May 2018

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