Reforestational is a term used to describe the act of re-establishing forests in an area where they have been depleted. Synonyms for this term include afforestation, replanting, and reforestation. Afforestation refers to the process of planting trees in an area where there has been no trees before. Replanting means to replace trees that have been removed with new trees, while reforestation means to restore a forest to its natural state after it has been destroyed or depleted. All of these terms are used to describe efforts to conserve the environment and maintain the natural balance of ecosystems.