### Question
How does FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING define reforestation?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1601*, **reforestation** is defined as:

> the act of renewing tree cover, taking into consideration species composition and resilience, by establishing young trees through—


(I) natural regeneration

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING > SUBCHAPTER I-PLANNING**

