effective tree planting strategies

offset

to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result

rear

to care for young animals or children until they are able to care for themselves

cattle

a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk or meat

logging

the activity of cutting down trees in order to use their wood

cement

a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete

accelerate

to make something happen sooner or faster

disperse

to spread across or move away over a large area, or to make something do this

defecation

the act of passing the contents of the bowels out of the body

mangrove (forest)

a tropical tree, found near water, whose twisted roots grow partly above ground

reside

to live, have your home, or stay in a place

calf

a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales

tuck something away

to put something in a private, safe place

veterinarian

a person trained in the medical treatment of animals

dwindle

to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number