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Helping Forests in Dry Places

FAO wants more support for these forests.

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2026-10-02.

: This 2026-10-03 was on 2026-10-05.

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FAO wants more support for these forests. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. FAO reports how climate information supports farming decisions.
  2. FAO wants more support for these forests.
  3. An October update describes summer measurements of smoke and fire-generated weather.
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