afforestation
intermediateB2/ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/ · af-for-es-ta-tion
The process of planting trees in an area that was not previously forested.
Meanings
The process of planting trees in an area that was not previously forested.
ایک ایسے علاقے میں درخت لگانے کا عمل جو پہلے جنگل نہیں تھا۔
درخت لگانا
darakht lagana
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- afforestation project
- afforestation program
- afforestation initiative
Example Sentences
Afforestation is crucial in combating climate change.
درخت لگانا آب و ہوا کی تبدیلی سے لڑنے میں اہم ہے۔
Darakht lagana aab-o-hawa ki tabdeeli se larnay mein ahm hai.
Many countries are investing in afforestation to restore their ecosystems.
بہت سے ممالک اپنے نظام生态 کی بحالی کے لیے درخت لگانے میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہے ہیں۔
Bohat se mamaalik apne nizami ka beehali ke liye darakht lagane mein sarmaaya kari kar rahe hain.
The afforestation efforts have led to increased biodiversity in the region.
درخت لگانے کی کوششوں نے اس علاقے میں حیاتی تنوع میں اضافہ کیا ہے۔
Darakht lagane ki koshishon ne is ilaqe mein hayati tanau mein izafa kiya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'afforestation' as 'adding forests' to barren lands.
Imagine a barren field transforming into a lush green forest.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے, بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires such that each desire could take my breath away, many were fulfilled, but still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کا بیج بوئیں، اچھے پھل پائیں گے
Neki ka beej boein, achay phal paain ge.
Sow the seeds of goodness, and you will reap good fruits.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "afforestare" — to make a forest
First known use: 19th century
The word 'afforestation' has been used since the late 19th century to describe the process of planting trees in a formerly non-forested area.