Afforestation, Reforestation and Restoration

Afforestation, Reforestation, and Restoration (ARR) are all practices aimed at increasing forest cover and improving forest quality. Afforestation refers to the establishment of forests on land that is barren or has never been forested before. This may involve planting trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to create a new forest ecosystem. Reforestation, on the other hand, involves replanting trees in areas where forests have been removed or degraded. This is often done to restore forest cover in areas that have been deforested due to logging, agriculture, or other human activities. Reforestation can help to restore biodiversity, improve soil health, regulate water flow, and reduce erosion. Restoration focuses on repairing and restoring the health and ecological functions of existing forests that have been degraded or damaged. This may involve removing invasive species, improving habitat for native plants and animals, and restoring natural processes such as wildfire and flooding.