Zoos began establishing " survival centers " on vast acreages in virginia 's blue ridge mountains , coastal north carolina , and elsewhere , and stocking them with african fauna .
The objective was to raise farm income by cutting the acreages planted or destroying the crops in the field , paying the farmers not to plant anything , and organizing marketing agreements to improve distribution .
" This partnership will help unlock the huge potential of india 's vast but underexplored acreages , " mr ambani told reporters while unveiling the deal with bob dudley , bp chief executive , in london .