afforestation

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/

Definition

The process of establishing a forest on land that was not previously forested.

Examples

• Large-scale afforestation is a key strategy for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• The local community participated in an afforestation program to prevent further soil erosion.

• Unlike reforestation, which restores lost forest, afforestation creates new woodland in open areas.

Synonyms of afforestation

Words with a similar meaning to afforestation:

• planting
• greening
• afforestation

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