Afforestation (Noun)
Meaning
The conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government has launched a massive afforestation program to convert the barren lands into lush green forests.
- Afforestation efforts in the region have led to a significant increase in biodiversity and wildlife population.
- The medieval noble families undertook large-scale afforestation to create hunting grounds and private game reserves.
- As a result of successful afforestation, the area has become a popular destination for eco-tourism and trekking.
- The European royal families carried out extensive afforestation in the 18th and 19th centuries to create forest reserves for hunting and recreation.