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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The slow reforestation of areas that were clear-cut for industry and agriculture many decades ago is creating new habitat for insects.
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Zoya Teirstein, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2024
Unlike other players, who sometimes seem to promote green initiatives mostly as public relations strategies, Ecosia has made reforestation and environmental support central to its business model.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Investments in reforestation and habitat conservation can also help offset carbon emissions and bolster biodiversity.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The reserve is currently undertaking an ambitious reforestation project covering 103 acres once used as agricultural land.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Zoya Teirstein, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2024
Unlike other players, who sometimes seem to promote green initiatives mostly as public relations strategies, Ecosia has made reforestation and environmental support central to its business model.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Investments in reforestation and habitat conservation can also help offset carbon emissions and bolster biodiversity.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The reserve is currently undertaking an ambitious reforestation project covering 103 acres once used as agricultural land.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 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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