Question

Differentiate Afforestation and Reforestation.

Answer 1

Afforestation:

1. Trees are planted in new areas where there was no forest cover.
2. One sapling is planted to get one tree.
3. It is practiced to bring more area under forest

Reafforestation:

1. It is practiced in areas where forests have been destroyed.
2. Two saplings are planted to replace every felled tree
3. It is practiced to avoid deforestation.