Question

Which of the following statement is the correct meaning of afforestation?

• A. Afforestation is the planting of new plants in a forest.
• B. Afforestation is cutting and removal of plants in cities.
• C. Afforestation is the re-establishment of forest cover, either naturally or artificially.
• D. Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stands of trees in an area where there was no forest.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stands of trees in an area where there was no forest.

Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land which is devoid of any trees to create a forest. Afforestation is very important in order to maintain the biodiversity and ecological balances. It is also contributes in preventing global warming, soil erosion and pollution. Afforestration purifies the environment and helps in reducing the carbon dioxide level.