Afforestation

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Afforestation

Afforestation (pronunciation: /ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/) is the process of establishing a forest, or stand of trees, in an area where there was no forest. This is often done in previously barren land, or converted into a different land use.

Etymology

The term "afforestation" is derived from the Latin words "ad" (to or towards) and "forestare" (to create a forest). The term was first used in English in the early 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Deforestation: The removal of a forest or stand of trees from land which is then converted to a non-forest use.
  • Reforestation: The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
  • Silviculture: The practice of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
  • Arboriculture: The cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
  • Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

See Also

  • Forest: A large area dominated by trees.
  • Tree: A perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species.
  • Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

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