Some areas of Joshua Tree National Park in California, for example, can no longer support the trees that the park is named for.

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That is in addition to billions of dollars of aid to the Middle East and North Africa, including a $700-million Millennium Challenge Corporation grant to Morocco for fruit tree farming and small-scale fisheries as well as stronger financial services and enterprise support.

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Timberland and Smallholder Farmers Alliance are helping local farmers learn how to improve crop yields, develop eight community tree nurseries and support agricultural training centers in the region.

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If the roots extend past three feet, chances are good that they can support the tree.

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Six projects will seek people to give their time to youth groups, mentoring, sports coaching, tree planting and learning support for older people.

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