C2nounenvironmentnature
US/əˌfɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/
UK/əˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/
the planting of trees on land where there was no forest before
In context
The government launched an afforestation program to stop the desert from spreading.
Afforestation can absorb carbon dioxide and slow climate change.
Local schools took part in an afforestation project on the bare hillside.
Words that go with afforestation
noun + noun
- afforestation programThe afforestation program has planted millions of trees.
- afforestation projectAn afforestation project began near the river.
- afforestation and reforestationAfforestation and reforestation both help fight climate change.
adjective + noun
- large-scale afforestationLarge-scale afforestation is expensive but effective.
verb + noun
- promote afforestationTax benefits promote afforestation among farmers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Afforestation means cutting down forests.Correct: Deforestation means cutting down forests.