Meaning of the word reforest in English

What does reforest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

reforest

US /ˌriːˈfɔːr.ɪst/
UK /ˌriːˈfɒr.ɪst/

Verb

to plant new trees in an area where they have been cut down or destroyed

Example:
The government plans to reforest large areas of the national park.
Efforts are being made to reforest the deforested mountainsides.
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