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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Runners are also given the option to plant a tree instead of receiving a finisher’s t-shirt, helping to reduce the environmental impact of textile production while supporting reforestation efforts.
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Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
So Far From a macro perspective, China's reforestation program has delivered some real gains.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on legislation including a bill on post-disaster reforestation.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
One cool takeaway for me here was the reforestation fact featured in 29-Down.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
So Far From a macro perspective, China's reforestation program has delivered some real gains.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on legislation including a bill on post-disaster reforestation.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
One cool takeaway for me here was the reforestation fact featured in 29-Down.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 21 May. 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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