Reforestation
(noun)
- The process of planting trees in a area where the forest has been cut down or destroyed.
- The state of being reforested after having been deforested before.
Origin:
From the latin word "re-" meaning "again" and "forest" meaning "a dense growth of trees".
Examples:
- Reforestation is important to combat climate change and protect biodiversity.
- The government is implementing a reforestation program to restore the natural habitat.
- The non-profit organization is working on reforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest.
- The company's sustainable practices include reforestation efforts to offset their carbon emissions.
- Reforestation is a key strategy for soil conservation and erosion control.