Meaning of the word afforestation in English
What does afforestation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
afforestation
US /əˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /æfˌɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/
Noun
the action of establishing a forest on land that has not been forested for a long time, or not at all
Example:
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The government launched a massive afforestation program to combat desertification.
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Afforestation helps in carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
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