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Reforested: meaning, definitions and examples

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reforested

 

[ ˌriːˈfɔːrɪstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

environmental restoration

Reforested refers to the act of replanting trees in a deforested area with the aim of restoring the ecosystem. This practice is crucial for restoring biodiversity, improving air quality, and mitigating climate change effects. Reforestation can help prevent soil erosion, enhance water cycles, and provide habitats for various wildlife. It is often implemented as a part of sustainable land management strategies. These efforts are essential as deforestation remains a significant global challenge.

Synonyms

replant, restore, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The organization reforested a large area after the wildfire.
  • They are committed to reforested lands over the next decade.
  • Several communities have reforested local parks to enhance biodiversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "reforested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reflorestado

🇮🇳 वनरोपित

🇩🇪 aufforstet

🇮🇩 ditebangi kembali

🇺🇦 лісом відновлений

🇵🇱 zalesiony

🇯🇵 再植された

🇫🇷 reboisé

🇪🇸 reforestado

🇹🇷 ormana kazandırılmış

🇰🇷 재조림된

🇸🇦 مُعَادُ زَرْعِهِ

🇨🇿 zalesněný

🇸🇰 zalesnený

🇨🇳 重新造林的

🇸🇮 ponovno zasajen

🇮🇸 skóggerður

🇰🇿 орман отырғызылған

🇬🇪 გაახლებულ ტყეში

🇦🇿 meşələnmiş

🇲🇽 reforestado

Etymology

The term 'reforested' comes from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'forest', derived from Old French 'forest', which originated from Latin 'foresta', meaning 'forest', 'wood'. The concept of reforesting emerged in response to increasing concerns about deforestation, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. The need to restore forests became apparent as the ecological impacts of deforestation were recognized, including the loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and contribution to climate change. In the late 20th century, reforestation efforts gained momentum, supported by environmental organizations and governmental policies aimed at promoting sustainability and conservation. Today, reforested initiatives play a key role in global efforts to combat environmental degradation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,538, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.