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Differentiate between afforestation and deforestation.

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Sl.No Afforestation Deforestation
1. Large scale planting of saplings is called afforestation. Degradation of forests due to large scale felling of trees is called deforestation.
2. Helps in conserving and renewing the forests resources. Results in the complete destruction of forest resources.

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