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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However, as opposed to individual endeavors of planting trees, a systematic reforestation efforts is needed for equity considerations while preserving biodiversity of the land.
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
But reforestation projects store carbon by growing trees on degraded land, a more straightforward system.
—Manuela Andreoni Victor Moriyama, New York Times, 2 May 2024
This nonprofit is dedicated to the reforestation of the Honokowai Valley, and volunteers can help by weeding invasive species and planting native plants and trees in their place.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
Located on the Pacuare River, the lodge harnesses hydropower for energy, uses lumber sourced from a reforestation project run by small farmers, and has acquired 840 acres of rain forest for conservation.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
But reforestation projects store carbon by growing trees on degraded land, a more straightforward system.
—Manuela Andreoni Victor Moriyama, New York Times, 2 May 2024
This nonprofit is dedicated to the reforestation of the Honokowai Valley, and volunteers can help by weeding invasive species and planting native plants and trees in their place.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
Located on the Pacuare River, the lodge harnesses hydropower for energy, uses lumber sourced from a reforestation project run by small farmers, and has acquired 840 acres of rain forest for conservation.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
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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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