A United Nations’ report says ( 1 ) countries are facing major ( 2 ) problems. T h e report ( 3 ) in Bangkok said that parts of China, India, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are ( 4 ) by man-made and natural events that turn ( 5 ) land into deserts. It is said the most serious threat to the area is the rapid ( 6 ) of Asia’s rain forests, or woods, especially in Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The report said the ( 7 ) in woods areas has already led to increased ( 8 ), ( 9 ) in the dry seasons and the loss of ( 10 ) . A top U.N. official said that as much as 70% of the woods in Asia will be gone in 20 years unless actions are taken now to save them.