Reforestation Meaning
/rˌifɔrəˈsteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting.
Sentence Examples
The group is dedicated to the reforestation of the harvested forest.
Reforestation is essential for the health of the local ecosystem.
Since the decades-long reforestation program, there are hardly any bare mountains anymore.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the wildfire, the government started a ____ project to plant new trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity planted millions of trees as part of a ____ program to restore degraded land.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English reforest Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English reforestation From reforest + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the wildfire, the government started a ____ project to plant new trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity planted millions of trees as part of a ____ program to restore degraded land.