Question

Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called ______________.

• A. Afforestation
• B. Deforestation
• C. Social forestry
• D. Agroforestry

Answer 1

The correct option is A Afforestation

The process of planting trees in an area where there is no plant before is known as afforestation. In this method, many trees and planted to cover an area transforming it into a forest. The process of afforestation can help in preventing the increase in global temperature and soil erosion.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.