Afforestation: meaning, definitions and examples

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afforestation

[ əˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən ]

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environmental

The process of planting trees or seeds in a barren land to create a forest.

Synonyms

reforestation, tree planting

Examples of usage

Afforestation is essential to combat deforestation and preserve biodiversity.
Many countries have initiated afforestation projects to increase green cover and reduce carbon emissions.

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ecological

The establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest.

Synonyms

forestation, woodland creation

Examples of usage

Afforestation helps in restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing wildlife habitats.
The success of afforestation depends on factors like soil quality, climate, and species selection.

Translations

Translations of the word "afforestation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 florestamento

🇮🇳 वनरोपण

🇩🇪 Aufforstung

🇮🇩 penghijauan

🇺🇦 лісонарощення

заліснення
лісовідновлення

🇵🇱 zalesianie

🇯🇵 植林 (しょくりん)

🇫🇷 reboisement

🇪🇸 reforestación

🇹🇷 ağaçlandırma

🇰🇷 산림 녹화

🇸🇦 التشجير

🇨🇿 zalesňování

🇸🇰 zalesňovanie

🇨🇳 造林 (zàolín)

🇸🇮 pogozdovanje

🇮🇸 skógrækt

🇰🇿 орман отырғызу

🇬🇪 ტყის გაშენება

🇦🇿 meşəlik

🇲🇽 reforestación

Word origin

The term 'afforestation' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'afforestare', which means 'to convert into forest'. Afforestation gained importance as a response to deforestation and the need for sustainable land use practices. The concept has evolved over time to encompass not just the planting of trees but also the restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity.