Difference between Deforestation and Reforestation
No. |
Deforestation |
Reforestation |
1. | When a land is converted into non-forest use by removing forest or stand of trees is referred as Deforestation. | Restocking of existing forests which is purposeful or natural, And have been drained through deforestation is referred as Reforestation. |
2. | Causes of deforestation mainly includes Cleaning lands to build housing, agriculture, Forest fire and other land uses like mining, industrial projects, dams etc. | Causes of Reforestation mainly includes loss of woods, air pollution and soil pollution, lack of natural habitat etc. |
3. | Deforestation helps human life by civilization, animal grazing, and space for more use. | Reforestation helps human life by soaking up pollution, removing dust from the air and by building natural habitat. |
4. | Deforestation do not give food, wood and medicine to the human life. | Reforestation gives food, wood and medicine to the human life. |
5. | Resources lost, wildfires, droughts, animal death and increase in temperature are included in the effects of deforestation. | Soaking up pollution, removing dust from the air and by building natural habitat are included in the effects of reforestation. |