Usage examples (38)

• We shall use the word afforestation here to denote the steps to be taken for promoting the growth of timber on a large scale.
• According to two new studies, planting forests in areas that currently don't have trees -- a process called afforestation -- can reduce the local availability ...
• Farms are going out of traditional agricultural production, while other forms of land use, such as afforestation and horse farming, are increasing.
• However, some changes in land use, such as afforestation and reforestation, can also result in an increase in biodiversity and increased local energy balance.