afforestment

/æfˈɔrɛsmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of planting and cultivating trees, especially in an area that has previously been deforested or was not previously forested

“The government implemented a program for afforestment in the barren lands, which eventually led to a lush forest.”

Synonyms

  • forestation
  • reafforestation
  • reforestation

Antonyms

  • clearcutting
  • deforestation