1. the process of restoring natural conditions to an area that has been developed or altered by human activity
Usage: environmental science; present participle of renature

Examples

• The city is renaturing the abandoned industrial site by planting native trees and removing concrete.
• Renaturing the riverbank will help restore wildlife habitats.
• The park service is renaturing the area after decades of mining activity.
• Local volunteers are helping with renaturing efforts in the wetlands.
• The project focuses on renaturing urban spaces to support biodiversity.
• Scientists are studying the effects of renaturing on local ecosystems.