ClimateAugust 16, 2026

afforestation

af-oh-STRAY-shun

Definition

The process of establishing a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover.

Etymology

The word is derived from the prefix 'ad-' (meaning toward or to) combined with the word 'forest'. It entered English usage to specifically describe the act of planting forests on land that had not recently been forested.

In the news

The article cites China's 'Great Green Wall' as a prominent example of an afforestation program designed to combat desertification. It highlights such initiatives as a key method for restoring degraded land.

COP17 in Mongolia: Why a lesser-known UN summit matters for land, water and food

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