Give differences: Afforestation and Agroforestry.
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| Afforestation | Agroforestry |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ It refers to the plantation of trees on open lands. | $(1)$ It refers to the plantation of trees over agricultural land. |
| $(2)$ Only woody plants are grown on the land. | $(2)$ Woody plants are grown in combination with herbaceous crops,either at the same time or in a time sequence. |
| $(3)$ All types of trees are grown during afforestation. | $(3)$ Mostly multipurpose trees are grown in agroforestry. |
| $(4)$ It aims to increase the forest area of the country. | $(4)$ It aims to improve the economic condition of farmers. |
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