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afforestation

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Afforestation is the academic concept and practical methodology concerned with the establishment of forest stands on land that has not been forested for a significant period or historically. This field investigates the ecological processes, socio-economic implications, and technical methodologies associated with creating novel forest ecosystems, including site assessment, species selection, planting techniques, growth monitoring, carbon sequestration dynamics, and the broader environmental and community impacts. Its significance is paramount in global efforts towards climate change mitigation, biodiversity restoration, land degradation reversal, and the sustainable provision of ecosystem services.

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PM

Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia

RA

Woodwell Climate Research Center

FA

Joint Research Centre

WA

Canadian Forest Service

GN

Wageningen University & Research

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, The Netherlands

Falmouth, United States

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