DESERT

HOW THEY FOUGHT THE DESERT Northern parts of Eastern Europe became a desert. The villagers became virtual beggars . Some of them decided to rear cattle. Grass could easily grow , by sprinkling water from the streams . When cattle move about , they fertilize the soil by their droppings. In due course , small shrubs began to grow . Rains began to drop and even small trees appeared in due course. By selling milk and milk products in towns , the villagers began to become rich. Seeing this , other villagers joined them. Now almost the whole area has become green. In India also, desertification can be fought this way.