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    ARMENIA'S FORESTS COULD DISAPEAR

    United Press International
    Nov 30 2006

    YEREVAN, Armenia, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Armenia faces its worst
    environmental crisis in its history. At current rates of deforestation,
    World Bank estimates it will be a desert in about 20 years.

    If nothing is done, the impact of severe deforestation on the country's
    forests and natural resources will be irreversible. Even worse, 40
    percent of Armenians -- primarily the rural poor -- will be forced
    from their villages and will face possible starvation and exposure
    to freezing temperatures.

    To solve today's global environmental crises, the Armenia Tree
    Project, based in Yerevan and Boston, delivers on-the-ground,
    practical solutions to empower the rural poor. ATP's work includes
    restoring forests, planting trees in local communities, reducing
    poverty and providing environmental education throughout Armenia. ATP
    has successfully planted nearly 1.5 million trees and established
    programs with the ability to produce two million new trees a year.
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