Algeria's national reforestation plan: final phase launched

In Algeria, the final phase of the National Reforestation Plan (NRP) started on October 1, 2019. The goal is to plant a total of 43 million trees and shrubs throughout the country. According to Ali Mahmoudi, the Managing Director of Forests, the initial phase will focus on planting 25 million plants, while the remaining 17 million will be planted gradually during the campaign, which is expected to last until March 2020.

As of September 2024, Algeria is focusing on enhancing its geospatial capabilities to better manage natural resources and environmental challenges. The country has begun integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into agricultural practices to optimize land use and improve water management, addressing issues stemming from ongoing drought conditions. Additionally, there are efforts to strengthen the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), which aims to improve data accessibility for decision-making across various sectors, including health and urban planning.