What is the goal of reclamation?

The goal of reclamation is to restore land to a productive state. This process often involves rehabilitating land that has been disturbed by activities such as mining, agriculture, or development, with the aim of making it suitable for productive use again. This could involve improving soil quality, reintroducing vegetation, or addressing contamination issues. Reclamation can contribute to ecological balance, enhance biodiversity, and prepare the land for future uses, whether that's agriculture, development, or natural habitat.

In contrast, while improving water quality in lakes and establishing new natural reserves are important environmental initiatives, they do not encapsulate the broader aim of reclamation, which focuses specifically on land restoration. Similarly, creating pedestrian areas in urban settings, although it may benefit public health and community aesthetics, does not directly relate to the reclamation of disrupted land.