
Afforest
Environmental Action
Often used to describe large-scale planting for positive environmental impact. It implies deliberate, planned activity.
The city's project to afforest the park reduces urban heat.
Specific Change
Used when specifically turning non-forest land into forest, not just planting a few trees.
The barren plateau was completely transformed as they began to afforest it.
Positive Context
Carries a positive connotation, suggesting improvement of land and environment.
After they decided to afforest the wasteland, biodiversity increased significantly.
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