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.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Afforestation
- Wikipedia's article - Afforestation
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