Concept information

forestry > afforestation > reforestation

Preferred term

reforestation  

Definition

  • The planting of trees in forest areas which have been cleared. Reforestation has become increasingly important for preventing or reversing environmental degradation and for helping to maximize economic returns on commercially forested lands.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6979

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