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Definition of forestation

forestation

/ˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
for · es · ta · tion
Plural:forestations
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forestation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The establishment, planting, or growth of a forest over an area of land, whether through natural regeneration or human cultivation.

Example

"Large-scale forestation projects have helped stabilize the region's soil and restore local wildlife habitats."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Forestation" serves as a general umbrella term for establishing forest cover, whereas "afforestation" specifically denotes planting trees on land that was not recently forested, and "reforestation" refers to replanting depleted or cleared woodlands.

• Rhymes for forestation

• Nearby Words

forest
forest cobra
forestall
forestation
forested
forester
forestland

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forestation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forestation
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