Why is afforestation is important?

Why is afforestation is important?

Afforestation is necessary to combat the issues of global warming, soil erosion, pollution, and the maintenance of biodiversity and ecological balances.

What is afforestation Programme?

The overall objective of the National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme is ecological restoration of degraded forests and to develop the forest resources with peoples’ participation, with focus on improvement in livelihoods of the forest-fringe communities, especially the poor.

What are the effects of afforestation?

Afforestation absorbs the carbon emissions worldwide which are the major cause of the greenhouse effect. It has also created arid lands and environments by converting areas which were initially barren and had virtually non-existent species into lands filled with productive resources and rich biodiversity of species.

Do you think afforestation is compulsory for sustainable development?

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How does afforestation help to reduce global warming?

The role of afforestation in climate action Forests are carbon sinks; they cycle damaging carbon out of the atmosphere and transform it into biomass through photosynthesis. Afforestation can slow the impact of climate change while also addressing other environmental issues, such as barren land and soil erosion.

How does afforestation affect the environment?

Afforestation makes the Earth a better place by reducing the carbon footprint or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Planting more trees increases active carbon sinks that absorb and store carbon from the earth. Deforestation only comes with numerous negative impacts on the planet.

Do you think afforestation will have a global impact on the climate?

Answer: AFFORESTATION, a key climate change reduction strategy recommended by the United Nations, will not have much effect on global temperatures. Instead, if carried out in high altitudes, it may lead to climate warming, according to a study carried out by scientists in Canada.

Is afforestation is compulsory for sustainable development?

Afforestation and reforestation can ensure social, economic and environmental improvements, contribute to the sustainable development (e.g. increase productivity and resilience of land) and provide additional income generation.

What is afforestation and how does it help the environment?

Afforestation is a method to establish a forest. It is a great way of making those lands greener which has been without forests for quite a time or none at all. It has a lot of benefits which can help both mankind and the environment. In other words, it can have a positive impact on the environment and also reduce levels of carbon dioxide.

Can afforestation help China’s forest resources?

Afforestation programs have been used to expand the forest resources in Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and other countries. Currently, afforestation rates are rather high in China as a result of the Upper/Middle Yangtze River Valley afforestation program and the Great Green Wall initiative in Inner Mongolia ( Rozelle et al. 2003 ).

What is the role of mofsc in afforestation?

The MoFSC through district forest offices provide technical support as well as seedlings for afforestation and reforestation in degraded lands including forests. Since seedlings are provided free of cost, the CFUGs and the owners of the private land are encouraged for plantation.

What is total commercial afforestation?

The forests formed by Total Commercial Afforestation (TCA) cover 1.1% of the land, containing trees like black wattle, gum trees, pine and many other species. This helps to provide wood which can be used for poles, paper pulp, mining timber, charcoal and several other applications.