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)
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Their work also has the potential for a lasting positive impact, such as replanting native trees in reforestation efforts.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Through the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation, his family continues his legacy by supporting global reforestation efforts, hosting annual beach cleanups and many other philanthropic projects.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The team runs reforestation programs, improves soil health, and maintains a closed-loop water system to reduce environmental impact.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
To ensure reforestation efforts are truly beneficial, projects must prioritize native species, local biodiversity, and long-term ecosystem health, not just carbon numbers.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Through the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation, his family continues his legacy by supporting global reforestation efforts, hosting annual beach cleanups and many other philanthropic projects.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The team runs reforestation programs, improves soil health, and maintains a closed-loop water system to reduce environmental impact.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
To ensure reforestation efforts are truly beneficial, projects must prioritize native species, local biodiversity, and long-term ecosystem health, not just carbon numbers.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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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
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