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

Restoration after the dam removal also included reforestation of native trees and shrubs along riparian zones. —Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025

There's also a provision requiring reforestation of areas with regionally appropriate trees, contributing to ecological restoration and alignment with guidelines from Wisconsin Forest Management. —Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Their work also has the potential for a lasting positive impact, such as replanting native trees in reforestation efforts. —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

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