Foresting is the practice of establishing and cultivating forests for commercial or personal use. Some synonyms for foresting include afforestation, reforestation, silviculture, forestry, plantation, and tree farming. Afforestation involves the creation of new forests on land that has not previously been forests. Reforestation is the process of restoring a forest to its original state after it has been damaged or destroyed. Silviculture is the cultivation of trees for commercial use. Forestry refers to the management and conservation of forests, while plantation and tree farming refer to the cultivation of trees for commercial purposes such as timber production. All of these terms refer to the process of establishing and managing forests for various purposes.