reforestation
noun
re·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing forest cover (as by natural seeding or by the artificial planting of seeds or young trees)
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Though its reach and influences are undeniably global, Sartori’s vision, and its connection to that of Zegna’s founder, is rooted in the Biellese Alps—specifically, a 100-square-kilometer reforestation project and nature preserve known as Oasi Zegna.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
The coalition agreement — which also entails investing 40 billion krone ($3.7 billion) in measures such as reforestation and establishing wetlands — is aimed at helping the country meet its climate goals.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 26 June 2024
For example, the United States could help integrate climate change and development policies: a soil carbon initiative could assist African agriculture, and reforestation incentives would boost biological diversity worldwide.
—Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2020
Carbon offsets involve activities such as reforestation or renewable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to make up for fossil fuel use that occurs elsewhere.
—Rachel Glennerster, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2024
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
The coalition agreement — which also entails investing 40 billion krone ($3.7 billion) in measures such as reforestation and establishing wetlands — is aimed at helping the country meet its climate goals.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 26 June 2024
For example, the United States could help integrate climate change and development policies: a soil carbon initiative could assist African agriculture, and reforestation incentives would boost biological diversity worldwide.
—Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2020
Carbon offsets involve activities such as reforestation or renewable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to make up for fossil fuel use that occurs elsewhere.
—Rachel Glennerster, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2024
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reforestation
noun
re·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
-ˌfär-
: the action of renewing a forest by planting seeds or young trees
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