recolonisation

Example:Post-glacial recolonisation events led to the establishment of new ecosystems in previously glaciated areas.

Definition:The process of repopulation of an area by plant and animal species following a period of extinction or reduced population density.

Example:The abandoned factory site underwent urban reclamation, becoming a new community garden and recreational area.

Definition:Restoration and repopulation of areas in urban environments which have been neglected or abandoned, often to be used for new purposes such as parks or green spaces.

Example:The recolonisation of habitable zones in highly mountainous regions can lead to the establishment of new villages and towns.

Definition:The resettlement of habitable areas that may have been uninhabited in the past for various reasons such as cultural, environmental, or political.