Give differences: Afforestation and Agroforestry.

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AfforestationAgroforestry
$(1)$ 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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