Reafforestation: meaning, definitions and examples
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reafforestation
[ ˌriːˌæfəˌreˈsteɪʃən ]
environmental
The process of replanting trees in an area where the original forest has been cut down or destroyed.
Synonyms
afforestation, reforestation, tree planting
Examples of usage
- Reafforestation is crucial to combat deforestation and restore biodiversity.
- After the forest fire, reafforestation efforts were initiated to restore the ecosystem.
- The government allocated funds for reafforestation projects in the region.
ecological
The act of planting new forests on land that has not been previously forested.
Synonyms
afforestation, reforestation, tree planting
Examples of usage
- Reafforestation plays a key role in carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.
- The NGO's reafforestation program aims to create new habitats for wildlife.
- The company has committed to reafforestation as part of its sustainability initiatives.
Translations
Translations of the word "reafforestation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reflorestação
🇮🇳 पुनः वनीकरण
🇩🇪 Wiederaufforstung
🇮🇩 reboisasi
🇺🇦 відновлення лісів
🇵🇱 zalesianie
🇯🇵 再造林 (さいぞうりん)
🇫🇷 reboisement
🇪🇸 reforestación
🇹🇷 ağaçlandırma
🇰🇷 재조림 (재식림)
🇸🇦 إعادة التشجير
🇨🇿 zalesňování
🇸🇰 zalesňovanie
🇨🇳 再造林 (zàizàolín)
🇸🇮 ponovno pogozdovanje
🇮🇸 endurskógrækt
🇰🇿 орманды қалпына келтіру
🇬🇪 ტყის აღდგენა
🇦🇿 meşələrin bərpası
🇲🇽 reforestación
Word origin
The term 'reafforestation' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 're-' (again) with 'afforestation' (the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest). It gained prominence in the context of environmental conservation and sustainable forestry practices. Reafforestation has become a critical strategy in combating deforestation, restoring ecosystems, and addressing climate change by enhancing carbon sequestration. The concept emphasizes the importance of replenishing tree cover and promoting biodiversity in areas affected by forest loss or degradation.