We know that trees and their roots are vital for maintaining soil integrity. However, in many parts of the third world, anything that can be used for cooking fuel is chopped down and the soil eventually erodes.
In the United States we are throwing away huge amounts of burnable wooden debris from trees (branches and trees which have been chopped down). There should be some way of collecting, shipping and delivering this to areas in need so as to preserve their present resources and making reforestation a serious possibility.
In fact, it would not be unreasonable for our government to foot part of the bill and this sum could be deducted from other sums bugeted in aid to other countries.
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Although this might seem a good idea, it is questionable as to whether this is the most compact and energy intense fuel for shipping. Processing for economical shipping might make the process more inefficient and expensive than merely shipping more conventional fuels.
Speaking of exports, I once heard that garbage is litterally one of the biggest domenstic exports of North America. It goes to be sorted, recycled, and dumped on places like India. It is also a source of occupational health risk too. If there were some way to commercialize forestation, and 3rd world job market, it would make a difference. Untill a plan like that is made, don't hold your breath for the Government or big business to lift a finger or foot the bill.