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reforest

[ ree-fawr-ist, -for- ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to replant trees on (land denuded by cutting or fire).


reforest

/ °ù¾±Ëˈ´ÚÉ’°ùɪ²õ³Ù /

verb

  1. tr another word for reafforest
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ù±ð·´Ú´Ç°ù·±ð²õ³Ù·²¹Â·³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô [ree-fawr-, uh, -, stey, -sh, uh, n, -for-], noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of reforest1

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + forest
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Example Sentences

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The environment department, which has proposed ending a reforesting contract with the reserve, denied the claim.

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For forest managers and organizations leading reforestation efforts, the findings offer some practical advice: "We need to consider nutrient limitation when we're reforesting," said Batterman.

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Diversifying agriculture in the region and reforesting Michoacán could help to restore the Sierra Purhepecha's ecology and protect the rural economy.

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That created a pernicious cycle: Forestry agencies had to spend more money fighting megafires and didn’t have enough left over to replant, so the share of burned acres being reforested has steadily declined.

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That early group quickly grew, and he now leads the Nakivale Green Environment Association to carry out what Twagirayesu calls the urgent business of reforesting.

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