Should we turn deserts into carbon-sucking tree plantations?

Article: Tree Plantations

The link below is to an article that reports on the issues associated with tree plantations.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0921-plantations-commentary-rojas.html

Indonesia: Sumatran Elephant Facing Extinction

In Indonesia, the Sumatran Elephant is facing extinction, due to habitat loss. It would seem that is largely due to Palm plantations.

For more visit:
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?203227