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
transitive verb -ˈfär-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The farm’s owners are also dedicated to reforestation, growing native seedlings in the nursery to replant outside the coffee fields. 
Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 Just a week later, the brand dropped some seriously cool sneakers featuring images of turtles and geckos in partnership with National Geographic for a line that supported reforestation efforts in Brazil. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 Much of the money would go toward fire prevention, including $482 million for projects creating more fire-resilient landscapes through a combination of reforestation, forest thinning, prescribed burns and livestock grazing programs. Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Jan. 2022 Spending will also rise, from about $100 million spent on reforestation this year to as much as $260 million. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2022 The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Matthew Brown, ajc, 25 July 2022 The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Matthew Brown, Anchorage Daily News, 25 July 2022 Hybrid trees may also play an important role in reforestation. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 12 July 2022 Immediately, Somalis need food and water, and money must also be set aside for other measures, like protecting livestock and reforestation. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 28 June 2022 See More
Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 Just a week later, the brand dropped some seriously cool sneakers featuring images of turtles and geckos in partnership with National Geographic for a line that supported reforestation efforts in Brazil. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 Much of the money would go toward fire prevention, including $482 million for projects creating more fire-resilient landscapes through a combination of reforestation, forest thinning, prescribed burns and livestock grazing programs. Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Jan. 2022 Spending will also rise, from about $100 million spent on reforestation this year to as much as $260 million. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2022 The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Matthew Brown, ajc, 25 July 2022 The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Matthew Brown, Anchorage Daily News, 25 July 2022 Hybrid trees may also play an important role in reforestation. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 12 July 2022 Immediately, Somalis need food and water, and money must also be set aside for other measures, like protecting livestock and reforestation. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 28 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
reforestation
noun
re·for·es·ta·tion ˌrē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
: the act of renewing forest growth by planting seeds or young trees