The document announces the launch of the Billion Trees in Desert campaign on May 15, 2009 at the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. It discusses various reforestation projects in the desert including the Future Forest Green Corps Project, the Great Green Wall Project, and the Green Eco Park Project. It notes that desertification affects 1/3 of the Earth's surface and that deserts can be planted, stopped from expanding, and revitalized. It lists various collaborators for the Billion Trees in Desert campaign including youth and environmental organizations from China, Korea, and Inner Mongolia.