afforest

Other forms: afforested; afforesting

Definitions of afforest
  1. verb
    establish a forest on previously unforested land
    “afforest the mountains”
    synonyms: forest
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    types:
    re-afforest
    reestablish a forest after clear-cutting or fire, etc.
    reforest
    forest anew
    type of:
    plant, set
    put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
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