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reforestation

 

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Noun reforestation has 1 sense
  1. reforestation, re-afforestation - the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting
    --1 is a kind of reclamation, renewal, rehabilitation
    Derived form: verb reforest1

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Reforestation

Definition:

Reforestation refers to the process of replanting trees in an area where the original forest cover has been depleted or destroyed, aiming to restore and enhance the ecological balance of the land.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The act or process of replanting trees in a deforested area.
Example: The government is focusing on reforestation efforts to combat the effects of climate change.

2. The practice of establishing a new forest on land that has not been forested for a long time.
Example: The organization promotes reforestation in barren regions to prevent soil erosion.

Usage:

1. The reforestation of the national park has significantly increased the biodiversity in the area.
Example Sentence: Reforestation efforts have led to the return of various bird species to the national park.

2. Many countries have implemented reforestation programs to prevent the loss of valuable forest resources.
Example Sentence: The government is launching a reforestation program to restore the natural beauty of the countryside.

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