What is another word for reforestation?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪfˌɒɹɪstˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Reforestation is a process of planting trees in an area where there was previously a forest. This not only helps in controlling soil erosion, but also helps in combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Some synonyms for reforestation include afforestation, tree planting, reforestation program, forest regeneration, forestation, and forest rehabilitation. Afforestation refers to the establishment of forests in an area where there was previously no forest cover. Tree planting is the process of planting trees, either individually or in rows, in a specific area. Reforestation program refers to a specific plan or initiative to restore a forest area. Forest regeneration refers to the natural or human-assisted renewal of a forest. Forestation refers to the process of adding trees to an area that previously lacked trees while forest rehabilitation deals with the restoration of degraded or damaged forests.
