Meaning of the word afforest in English

What does afforest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

afforest

US /əˈfɔrɪst/
UK /əˈfɒrɪst/

Verb

to convert into forest by planting trees or their seeds

Example:
The government plans to afforest a large area of barren land.
Efforts to afforest the region have been ongoing for decades.