repopulate

Repopulate is a verb meaning to cause a population to grow again or to fill a region with inhabitants after a period of decline or emptiness. It can apply to wildlife, human populations, or data sets and is related to the noun repopulation.

In ecology and conservation, repopulation involves restoring species to habitats from which they have been extirpated or reduced. Management actions may include reintroducing individuals from other populations, habitat restoration, threats control, and measures to maintain genetic diversity. The success of repopulation is assessed through population size, reproductive success, distribution, and long-term viability.

In human demography and urban planning, repopulation refers to resettlement or the revival of population levels after disasters, disease outbreaks, war, or sustained outmigration. It often requires rebuilding infrastructure and services, creating economic opportunities, and implementing policies to attract and retain residents while ensuring safety and resilience.

In information technology and data management, repopulate may describe reloading data into a system after it was cleared or corrupted, or populating a database from external sources during restoration or initialization.