Afforestation and deforestation

Afforestation and deforestation Afforestation Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest. The term should not be confused with reforestation, which is the process of specifically planting native trees into a forest that has decreasing numbers of trees. While reforestation is increasing … Read more

De- Forestation. 4 marks 2008

Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. Deforestation comes in many forms, including fires, clear-cutting for agriculture, ranching and development, unsustainable logging for timber, and … Read more

Annual rings

Annual ring Growth ring Tree ring Wood ring Deposition ring Tree-ring dating Dendrochronology Crossdating Increment core Tree-ring width Tree-ring density Tree-ring isotopes Tree-ring chemistry Tree-ring anatomy Tree-ring physiology Tree-ring ecology Tree-ring paleoclimatology Tree-ring archaeology Tree-ring art history Tree-ring conservation Tree-ring forensics Tree-ring education Tree-ring research Tree-ring societies Tree-ring bibliography An annual ring, growth ring, tree … Read more

National Symbols

National Symbols National symbols are objects, emblems, or designs that are used to represent a nation or country. They can be anything from flags and anthems to animals and plants. National symbols often have a long and rich history, and they can be a source of great pride for the people of a nation. There … Read more