revegetate

/rɛvɪɡˈeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to restore vegetation to an area, especially after it has been damaged or cleared

“The conservation team worked to revegetate the barren landscape after the wildfires.”

2. verb

to replant or re-establish vegetation in a specific area, often for environmental or aesthetic purposes

“The park rangers made an effort to revegetate the hillside after the severe drought.”

3. noun

the act or process of restoring or replanting vegetation in an area

“The revegetation project aimed to bring back native plant species to the area.”

Synonyms

  • reforestation
  • replant
  • revegetation

Antonyms

  • clearcut
  • deforestation