The vital role of deserts and forests

"As the world's climate changes, two areas are being significantly affected. Deserts are expanding and becoming even more dry and arid. Forests are disappearing, thanks in part to logging by humans. The Earth doesn't need more deserts, and it desperately needs more forests. Inside, find out more about these vital biomes and how people are working hard to make sure they survive properly"--Back cover.

juvenile

James Shoals.

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.