Differentiate between:
Afforestation and Deforestation.

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Afforestation
Deforestation
1. Environment friendly act. 1. Nature opposing act.
2. Planting and growing different vegetation. 2. Cutting of trees and destroying forests for selfish motives.
3. Prevents air pollution and soil erosion. 3. Increases air pollution and global warming.

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Afforestation	Deforestation
1. Environment friendly act.	1. Nature opposing act.
2. Planting and growing different vegetation.	2. Cutting of trees and destroying forests for selfish motives.
3. Prevents air pollution and soil erosion.	3. Increases air pollution and global warming.

Differentiate between:Afforestation and Deforestation.

AfforestationDeforestation1. Environment friendly act.1. Nature opposing act.2. Planting and growing different vegetation.2. Cutting of trees and destroying forests for selfish motives.3. Prevents air pollution and soil erosion.3. Increases air pollution and global warming.

Differentiate between:
Afforestation and Deforestation.

Afforestation
Deforestation
1. Environment friendly act. 1. Nature opposing act.
2. Planting and growing different vegetation. 2. Cutting of trees and destroying forests for selfish motives.
3. Prevents air pollution and soil erosion. 3. Increases air pollution and global warming.