Definition of reforestation in English:
reforestation
noun ˌriːfɒrɪˈsteɪʃ(ə)nriˌfɔrəˈsteɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe process of replanting an area with trees.
the need for post-fire reforestation
as modifier a massive reforestation project to renew soil fertility
Example sentencesExamples
- The economic reality of the Pacific Northwest lumber industry is an important backdrop for thinking about reforestation.
- The cost of reforestation, however, has prevented most private landowners from changing the land use on their own.
- The hearing gave us an opportunity to call attention to our concerns in recent years with the reforestation process.
- The company donates a percentage of proceeds to reforestation projects around the world.
- They cut down the trees without any regard for fresh shoots or reforestation.
- The memorandum warned that 20,000 acres lay in desperate need of reforestation.
- Reforestation is an essential step toward restoring forest areas damaged by wildfire.
- In the rush to implement a giant program, reforestation contracts were awarded in a haphazard fashion.
- The Institute provides the scientific expertise to ensure the reforestation work takes into account the tigers' habitat needs.
- In most cases, reforestation is done by planting seedlings or using natural regeneration methods.
Definition of reforestation in US English:
reforestation
nounriˌfɔrəˈsteɪʃ(ə)nrēˌfôrəˈstāSH(ə)n
The process of replanting an area with trees.
the need for post-fire reforestation
as modifier a massive reforestation project to renew soil fertility
Example sentencesExamples
- The Institute provides the scientific expertise to ensure the reforestation work takes into account the tigers' habitat needs.
- In most cases, reforestation is done by planting seedlings or using natural regeneration methods.
- The hearing gave us an opportunity to call attention to our concerns in recent years with the reforestation process.
- The cost of reforestation, however, has prevented most private landowners from changing the land use on their own.
- The company donates a percentage of proceeds to reforestation projects around the world.
- The memorandum warned that 20,000 acres lay in desperate need of reforestation.
- In the rush to implement a giant program, reforestation contracts were awarded in a haphazard fashion.
- They cut down the trees without any regard for fresh shoots or reforestation.
- The economic reality of the Pacific Northwest lumber industry is an important backdrop for thinking about reforestation.
- Reforestation is an essential step toward restoring forest areas damaged by wildfire.