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 reserve is currently undertaking an ambitious reforestation project covering 103 acres once used as agricultural land.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The island offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including farming, house-building, reforestation, translation, meal-prepping and beach clean-ups.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The study shows reforestation is a feasible explanation for the CO2 decline.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 2 June 2024
However, as opposed to individual endeavors of planting trees, a systematic reforestation efforts is needed for equity considerations while preserving biodiversity of the land.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The island offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including farming, house-building, reforestation, translation, meal-prepping and beach clean-ups.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
The study shows reforestation is a feasible explanation for the CO2 decline.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 2 June 2024
However, as opposed to individual endeavors of planting trees, a systematic reforestation efforts is needed for equity considerations while preserving biodiversity of the land.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Reforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reforestation. Accessed 21 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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