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March 15, 2006

                                                     The Forest and the Trees

It's been a while since we've checked in on the battle between Donald Trump and Turkmenbashi for world domination, but I think we have to put another win in the 'Bashi's column.

Trump has never come up with an idea so grand, so visionary as foresting the desert. Really, trees are the only thing that missing from Turkmenistan. Trust the 'Bashi to implement a plan to rectify the situation.

Yangykala Canyon would be vastly improved with the addition of a few cedars, don't you think?

Turkmenistan's Niyazov Orders 'A Forest' Of Trees Planted

March 14, 2006 -- Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov has ordered his government to begin planting a forest of trees to improve the climate of the desert nation.

Niyazov's order came during a cabinet meeting that was broadcast on state television.

Niyazov said his plan foresees a forest of trees stretching 1,000 square kilometers across the country. He said every government ministry is tasked with planting some of the trees within three years.

More than 80 percent of Turkmenistan's territory is covered by the Kara Kum desert. Other areas of the country are affected by desertification.

(AP, Turkmen TV)  
 

 

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