ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Land restoration

Land restoration means making land healthy and usable again after it has been damaged. Just like when you get a cut on your knee, your body works to heal it so you can play outside again, land restoration is like putting a band-aid on nature when she gets hurt.

For example, sometimes trees get cut down or forests are burned down by wildfires. This makes the land unhealthy because animals that used to live there don't have a home anymore, and the soil becomes less fertile.

When people try to restore the land, they usually start by planting new trees or other plants. These plants help bring back animals that live in the forest, and also make the soil richer so other plants can grow.

To make sure the plants are growing properly, people might also add nutrients to the soil, set up fences to protect them from animals that might eat them (like deer or rabbits), and make sure the plants get enough water to grow nice and strong just like you need to eat well, stay safe from dangers, and drink plenty of water to stay healthy.

By fixing up the land and making it healthy again, people can help take care of the earth and make sure that animals have a place to live and grow.