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Is reforestation and afforestation are same?? If not what is the difference between them??

Posted by Eunice James 4 years, 9 months ago

CBSE > Class 08 > Science

5 answers

Ayushi Singh 4 years, 9 months ago

Yes both are same Both refer Same meaning

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Divyansh Jain 4 years, 9 months ago

Yes, afforestation and reforestation is same. Both are the synonyms of each other. The process of restocking of forests by planting more and more trees is known as afforestation/ reforestation.

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Divyansh Jain 4 years, 9 months ago

Yogita had told the differences between Afforestation and Deforestation.

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Prajwal Kumar 4 years, 9 months ago

Yes reforestation and afforistations are same

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Yogita Ingle 4 years, 9 months ago

Afforestation	Deforestation
Afforestation is the planting of trees in a previously barren environment.	Deforestation is the destruction of trees and forests for human habitation and use.
Afforestation has a beneficial effect on the environment.	Deforestation has a detrimental effect on the environment.
The main reason for afforestation is to control carbon footprint and to ensure the sustainability of the natural environment.	Deforestation is a result of industrialization, globalization and urbanization.
Afforestation can ensure balance and survival to all life on earth.	Deforestation, if left unchecked leads to global warming, rising sea levels and encroachment or possible extinction of wildlife.