forestation

/ˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of planting trees to create a forest, especially on land that was not previously forested.
    • Local volunteers participated in forestation efforts to create new woodland areas.
    • Forestation helps combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide.
    • The government launched a massive forestation project to restore the barren hills.
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