Write the main objectives of Afforestation.

Explanation

(i) To increase forest cover, planting more trees, increases `O_(2)` production and air quality.
(ii) Rehabilitation of degraded forests to increase carbon fixation and reducing `CO_(2)` from atmosphere.
(iii) Raising bamboo plantations.
(iv) Mixed plantations of minior forest produce and medicinal plants.
(v) Regeneration of indigenous shrubs/ herbs.
(vi) Awareness creation, monitoring and evaluation.
(vii) Nature aided artificial regeneration.
(viii) To increase the level and availability of water table or ground water and reduce nitrogen leaching in soil.