Give one word for the following: When trees are planted in an area that did not have trees before.

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Afforestation:
Afforestation is defined as the planting of trees in an area that did not have trees before.
This is done for the preservation of the environment as well as for commercial purposes.
It helps in the prevention of soil erosion, preservation of wildlife, improvement of air and water, and stabilization of the climate.

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