Afforestation

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography A, used in Global Development.

Definition

The process of planting trees in non-forested areas to create new woodlands and combat environmental degradation.

Exam Context

Afforestation appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography A revision content for The Human Environment, especially Global Development and Development Case Study: Impacts.

The Human Environment Global Development Development Case Study: Impacts

Study Pathways

The Human Environment

Global Development

Development Case Study: Impacts

The Physical Environment

Changing Landscapes of the UK

Processes Shaping UK Landscapes

Found in Revision Notes

The Human Environment

Development Case Study: Impacts

Global Development • Development Case Study: Impacts

Revise note

The Physical Environment

Human Activity and Landscape Change

Changing Landscapes of the UK • Processes Shaping UK Landscapes

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Arable farming Bolsa Família Bottom-up development Conifer plantation

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