He took barren and dry lands and turned them into incredible forests. People thought he was insane as they fled dying villiages. They burned his forests. He replanted his forests and tripled his crop yields, becoming a hero to farmers all over.

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    11 months ago

    This is a gift article from the NYTimes, so anyone should be able to read it!

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        11 months ago

        No problem! Was fun to read about him. He sounds like a good person :)