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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Zoe Feldman Design also keeps the environment top of mind and is committed to making their projects—and company—greener by incorporating vintage pieces whenever possible, repurposing or reimagining existing elements, and supporting charities and reforestation efforts.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
The fees have funded more than $1.2 million in urban reforestation efforts since the inaugural Tour de Houston in 2005, according to ride organizers.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Their presence funds reforestation projects, supports education initiatives, and ensures that future generations can continue to benefit from these ecosystems.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Despite reforestation efforts in Scandinavia, Dahl says extensive logging has led to the decline of some plant and animal species, and argues that Nordic forestry companies need to adapt their management practices to ensure nature remains protected as demand for wood increases.
—Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
The fees have funded more than $1.2 million in urban reforestation efforts since the inaugural Tour de Houston in 2005, according to ride organizers.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Their presence funds reforestation projects, supports education initiatives, and ensures that future generations can continue to benefit from these ecosystems.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Despite reforestation efforts in Scandinavia, Dahl says extensive logging has led to the decline of some plant and animal species, and argues that Nordic forestry companies need to adapt their management practices to ensure nature remains protected as demand for wood increases.
—Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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