BRAINBOT:
Ynbar is experiencing rapid Desertification.
Desertification is a type of land degradation in which relatively dry area of land becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. It is caused by a variety of factors, such as through climate change and through the overexploitation of soil through human activity. When deserts appear automatically over the natural course of a planet's life cycle, then it can be called a natural phenomenon; however, when deserts emerge due to the rampant and unchecked depletion of nutrients in soil that are essential for it to remain arable, then a virtual "soil death" can be spoken of, which traces its cause back to human overexploitation. Desertification is a significant global ecological and environmental problem.
Desertification has played a significant role in human history, contributing to the collapse of several large empires, such as Carthage, Greece, and the Roman Empire, as well as causing displacement of local populations. Historical evidence shows that the serious and extensive land deterioration occurring several centuries ago in arid regions had three epicenters: the Mediterranean, the Mesopotamian Valley, and the Loess Plateau of China, where population was dense.
Counter Measures and Obstacles.
The problem on Ynbar is manmade. The raimforests were abundant and lush around the start of the 21st century. The Emerald Borer Beetle, left unchecked ruined the ecosystem of Ynbar. It is assumed however that the food source of the beetle has driven the beetle to its own near extinction as well. To ensure the beetle does not come back, transportation of wood from an old area to a new area is strongly advised against
A solution for clearing areas to bring back forests would be removal of sand layers to search for soil beneath. Then planting trees and providing a dome over these areas - or greenhouses could create the beginnings of rainforest restoration.
If a solution to Ynbar is discovered it may be instrumental in saving parts of Earth as well (South America, North Africa, Australia) Rainforests on earth are similarly devastated by land clearance.