Reforestation is the natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been

depleted, usually through deforestation.[1] Reforestation can be used to rectify or improve the quality of
human life by soaking up pollution and dust from the air, rebuild natural habitats and ecosystems,
mitigate global warming since forests facilitate biosequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide,
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and harvest for resources, particularly timber, but also non-timber forest products.[3]
The term reforestation is similar to afforestation, the process of restoring and recreating areas
of woodlands or forests that may have existed long ago but were deforested or otherwise removed at some
point in the past. Sometimes the term re-afforestation is used to distinguish between the original forest
cover and the later re-growth of forest to an area. Forestation is the establishment of forest growth on
areas that either had forest or lacked it. [4]
The goals of both afforestation and reforestation are the same: to avoid deforestation on a large scale and
thus stop the large scale depletion of natural resources, preserve the smooth running of our eco system,
and biodiversity. Reforestation and afforestation also aid in offsetting carbon emissions, the damage done
to our ozone layer, and global warming. This is due to the fact that trees play a vital role in our
functioning ecosystem, which includes the quality of our atmosphere.
Reforestation refers to the replanting of trees on land that has previously had trees, but where these were
cut down recently. This is not to be confused with afforestation, which also refers to the planting or
replanting of trees, however it refers to the planting of trees in an area where trees have not recently been
cut down. The principle difference between the two definitions is time.

There is no substitute for reforestation and there cannot be a better way to restore the balance of nature
that to plant trees and thereby increase forest area. We must remember that forest is a natural habitat of
wide variety of animals and plants. Trees take the carbon dioxide that we exhale and give us the oxygen
we need for respiration. If there are fewer trees, there would be a build-up of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere.

There is no denying the fact that man has to use the resources of his environment for his comfort, welfare
and survival. Great inventions have changed our life style. There is no question of going back to the
primitive life awareness of the possible consequences of some of the things that we produce and use.

Reforestation activities promote the sequestration of CO2 from the atmosphere, thereby decreasing the
concentration of this gas and thus play an important role in aginst greenhouse effect. The removal of CO2
from the atmosphere through the photosynthesis allows the fixation of carbon in vegetation biomass and
soils.
As the vegetation grows, the carbon is being incorporated into the trunks, branches, leaves and roots.
About 50% of plant biomass consists of carbon, and the Amazon forest is a major global stock of carbon
in its field and density of biomass. The Amazon forest stores about 140 tons of carbon per hectare.
Reforestation has a great importance in fighting against climate change, the increase of water resources,
reduction of losses in agriculture related to floods, increase the stock sustainable and legal timber, CO2
sequestration and reducing greenhouse gases.

The trees prevent or reduce soil erosion and water contamination.

According to its situation, species, size and condition, the shade from trees can reduce spending
on air conditioning for residential and commercial buildings from a percentage of 15% to 50%.
The shade from trees cools the streets and parking lots. Temperatures in cities tend to register
between 5:09 degrees more than in regions where there are trees.
Trees are a natural means of cooling that reduces the need for the construction of hydroelectric
and nuclear
Contributing to the undercurrents and the maintenance of rivers.
 Planted treesreduce significantly noise pollution at road junctions, a large move.
Serve as visual barriers.
It is a constant source of fuel for stoves and power plants.
The planned and controlled management of forests is a sustainable source of wood.
Trees of a residential or commercial, well placed and cared for, can increase the value of the
property, and protect them from wind.
Forests have a role important in the preservation of wild fauna and flor.
The benefits of reforestation and avoiding deforestation in the first place are clear. Forests help to
fight against global climate change and help restore endangered species from extinction. It will also
enable humans to better address world hunger issues as well as issues dealing with water usage and
availability. Anyone wanting to learn more about reforestation can take the time to find our more about
this important environmental and social issue or contact their local agricultural offices to learn what can
be done on a more local level.

Planting new trees can help to reduce the amount of CO2 in the air. Gases like carbon dioxide and
methane are major contributors to the changing climates. Reforestation is an effective mitigation strategy
to fight global warming. In addition to benefiting the climate, reforestation helps protect important
species of animals. Reforestation helps to rebuild habitats and degradation which are the leading threats to
the health of a species.

Deforestation damages soil and habitats through erosion. Reforestation can help to restore what the
erosion has damaged. In addition, regional watersheds that have been damaged by deforestation can be
brought back to health through reforestation. Regional watersheds are an important resource for human
development.

Reforestation can also help humans to address world hunger issues and deal with water usage and
availability. Restoring forests has many benefits on the chemical, social and biological levels of an entire
ecosystem. Reforestation can also help to supply jobs for those who lack skills to be employed in other
industries. Therefore, it benefits not only the environment, but the economy as well.
A debated issue in managed reforestation is whether or not the succeeding forest will have the
same biodiversity as the original forest. If the forest is replaced with only one species of tree and all other
vegetation is prevented from growing back, a monoculture forest similar to agricultural crops would be
the result. However, most reforestation involves the planting of different seedlots of seedlings taken from
the area, often of multiple species.[5] Another important factor is the natural regeneration of a wide variety
of plant and animal species that can occur on a clear cut. In some areas the suppression of forest fires for
hundreds of years has resulted in large single aged and single species forest stands. The logging of small
clear cuts and/or prescribed burning, actually increases the biodiversity in these areas by creating a
greater variety of tree stand ages and species.