reforest
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ɪst, -ˈfɒr- verb (used with object)
to replant trees on (land denuded by cutting or fire).
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reafforest or reforest (ˌriːəˈfɒrɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to replant (an area that was formerly forested) | |
| reforest or reforest | |
| —vb | |
| reafforest'ation or reforest | |
| —n | |
| reforest'ation or reforest | |
| —n | |
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| reforest (riːˈfɒrɪst) | |
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| (tr) another word for reafforest | |
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Word Origin & History
reforest
"to restore toa wooded condition," 1881, from re- "back, again" + verb use of forest (n.).
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Example sentences
Reforest burned conifer stands and move toward longer-term desired conditions.
Helps landowners reforest their land by cost sharing for site preparation, trees, and planting.
Buy up all the countries and reforest all the land that was burned off.
We will also be planting tree seedlings to help reforest the woods.
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