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reforestation

[ˌriːfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: reforestations
reflorestamento
1. The process of replanting trees in an area where they have been cut down or destroyed, especially to restore a forest ecosystem
The government launched a reforestation program to combat climate change.
O governo lançou um programa de reflorestamento para combater as mudanças climáticas.
2. The act of planting new trees to replace those that have been harvested or lost due to natural disasters
Reforestation efforts have helped restore habitats for endangered species.
Os esforços de reflorestamento ajudaram a restaurar habitats para espécies em perigo de extinção.
Synonyms
afforestationtree plantingforest restorationreafforestation
Antonyms
deforestationforest clearinglogging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reflorestamento
Most common term used in environmental and government contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reflorestamento
Standard usage in local environmental initiatives
São Paulo
reflorestamento
Primary term used in regional conservation projects
Portugal
reflorestação
Preferred spelling in European Portuguese; also used in European forestry contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

green the earth
plant a future
restore the forest
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