Reforestation

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting wordnet

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afforestationafforestationarboretumboondocksbroadcastbroadcasting

Example

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"Since many organizations are putting effort into recycling in order to restore the natural environment, why won't you contribute to reforestation?"

Etymology

From reforest + -ation.

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