1. the process of establishing a forest on land that was not previously forested

Examples

• The government launched an afforestation program to combat climate change.
• Afforestation efforts have transformed the barren hillsides into green forests.
• The company invested millions in afforestation projects across the region.
• Successful afforestation requires careful selection of native tree species.
• The afforestation initiative aims to plant one million trees by 2025.
• Local communities participated in the afforestation campaign last spring.