Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called

Afforestation

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Agroforestry

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Deforestation

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Social forestry

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Solution

The correct option is C Afforestation
Afforestation is the process of planting a large number of trees for increasing forest cover, while deforestation is the process of cutting trees in large numbers from the forest.
So, the correct answer is 'Afforestation'

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