renature

/riːˈneɪtʃər/
verb
  1. To restore (a natural environment or ecosystem) to its original or healthier condition.
    • Farmers can renature parts of their land by planting hedgerows and creating ponds for wildlife.
    • Scientists are working to renature the damaged coral reef by transplanting healthy corals.
    • The city plans to renature the concrete canal so that it becomes a natural stream again.
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