Algeria's central regions have launched extensive tree-planting campaigns to mark National Tree Day, which falls on October 25th. The initiative, themed "Together, let's restore our forests," aims to promote a culture of tree-planting and preserve national natural resources. In the Blida province, a campaign was organized in the "Ben Ali" area, where 2,000 trees of various species, including green oak, fruit-bearing pine, carob, and green cypress, were planted.
The Blida province has planned to plant 22,000 trees of different species in forests, urban, and rural areas across all municipalities, with a focus on areas damaged by fires in previous years. In Jelfa, authorities launched a campaign to plant 10,000 trees of various forest species on a 10-hectare site, with participation from the Algerian People's National Army, security forces, public institutions, and civil society.
In Aïn Defla, the governor, Issa Aziz Bouras, oversaw the launch of a tree-planting campaign in the "Babour" forest, targeting 2,050 seedlings, including 2,000 cypress trees and 50 carob trees. Meanwhile, in Tipaza, the governor, Mohamed Amin Ben Chaoulia, initiated a tree-planting campaign in the "Tipaza Land" forest, aiming to plant 123,000 trees across 8,560 hectares of various species, including fruit-bearing trees and drought-resistant trees.
Chlef province also organized a similar campaign in the "Maamria" area, where different forest species, such as Aleppo pine, eucalyptus, and cork oak, will be planted. In Boumerdès, the forest department organized a voluntary tree-planting campaign in the "Nasr" park, with participation from civil society associations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
In Béjaïa, the tree-planting campaign started in the "Boutaher" area, with 8,000 trees planned across various municipalities. The forest department aims to plant over 125,000 trees of different species across 22 municipalities. Tizi Ouzou province also organized a tree-planting operation in the "Tizi Bouchene" area.
The National Tree Day campaigns also targeted areas damaged by fires, such as the "Wad Ghmara" forest in Bouira province, with the goal of rehabilitating and restoring the forest ecosystem. In Médéa, the campaign started in the "Ammera" municipality. These efforts demonstrate the government's commitment to preserving and expanding Algeria's forest cover.
The large-scale tree-planting campaigns are part of a broader effort to promote environmental conservation and raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural resources. KEY_POINT: Algeria aims to plant millions of trees across the country to combat desertification and promote sustainable development. KEY_POINT: The tree-planting campaigns also aim to raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural resources and promoting a culture of environmental conservation. KEY_POINT: The efforts are part of a national strategy to restore and expand Algeria's forest cover, which has been impacted by fires and other environmental challenges.
