Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

revegetate

verb
/ˌriːˈvɛdʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
Definition
To restore plant life to an area that has been disturbed or degraded.
Examples
  • The environmental team worked hard to revegetate the areas affected by the wildfire.
  • After the construction was completed, the developers planned to revegetate the site with native plants.
Meaning
The process of repopulating an environment with vegetation, often after it has been damaged by human activity or natural events.
Synonyms
  • restore
  • replant
  • regreen
  • reforest