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

Tourism projects in Romania, Argentina, Zimbabwe, and beyond are helping fund many large-scale rewilding efforts, underscoring that with proper care—removal of invasive species, reforestation, reintroduction of endemic fauna and flora—the land can heal. —Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

Funds generated from this plate go toward Idaho replanting and reforestation projects, as well as environmental education programs for Idaho students and teachers. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026

In 2003, Brit Paul Lister, heir to the Mullard Furniture Industries fortune, acquired 23,000-acre Alladale and converted it into a lodge and wilderness reserve rooted in reforestation and reintroduction of endemic species, such as the water vole and mountain hare. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026

As for restoration and reforestation, just leave it alone and nature will take over. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

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