Noun
The act of planting a forest.
The conversion of a habitat to forest.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgThe lowlands of the Canadian Shield have a very dense soil that is not suitable for forestation; it also contains many marshes and bogs. Source: Internet
The islands had no native trees when discovered but there is some ambiguous evidence of past forestation, that may be due to wood being transported by oceanic currents from Patagonia. Source: Internet
The Nøstvet culture took over from the Fosna culture ca. 7000 BC, Stenersen: 8 which adapted to a warmer climate which gave increased forestation and new mammals for hunting. Source: Internet
In view of the attendant detrimental effects of climate change particularly as it affects Nigeria, it has become very necessary to call for sustainable a forestation programmes to combat the menace. Source: Internet
Speaking of trees, another tree topic is the forestation of El Camino. Source: Internet