Reforestation refers to the process of planting trees in areas where forests have been cut down or destroyed. It helps restore and replenish forest ecosystems.
Afforestation: Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not been previously forested. It involves planting trees in areas where there were no forests before.
Deforestation: Deforestation is the opposite of reforestation. It refers to the clearing, removal, or destruction of forests, usually for agricultural purposes or urban development.
Forest Conservation: Forest conservation focuses on protecting existing forests from degradation and destruction through sustainable management practices and policies.
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