Question

Afforestation and Deforestation.

Distinguish between the following.

Afforestation and deforestation.

Answer 1

Afforestation	Deforestation
1. The scheme of plantation of new forest is called afforestation.	It means destruction of forest because of overgrazing, forest fire, cutting of trees, etc.
2. This protects soil from eroding.	This causes soil erosion.

Answer 2

Sr. No.	Features	Afforestation	Deforestation
1.	Definition	Planting trees on land that has not recently been covered by forest.	Clearing forests and cutting down trees permanently.
2.	Environmental Impact	Increases biodiversity, traps carbon, and restores ecosystems.	Destroys habitats, releases carbon, and causes climate change.
3.	Soil Impact	Conserves soil by binding it with roots and stopping erosion.	Causes severe soil erosion by exposing bare land to wind and rain.
4.	Water Cycle	Improves groundwater recharge and regulates local rainfall.	Reduces precipitation and increases the frequency of flash floods.
5.	Human Motive	Conducted for environmental sustainability and resource renewal.	Conducted for urbanization, agriculture, and logging.