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What do you mean by afforestation?


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Afforestation:

Afforestation is the process of regeneration or replanting forest areas that have been destroyed or damaged for the benefit of mankind.

Effects of afforestation:

  1. Forests are known as the green lungs of the atmosphere as they purify the air by maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
  2. Forests provide a habitat for a variety of living beings including plants, animals and microorganisms.

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