Algeria expands reforestation project with 75 billion dinar budget
What happened
The General Directorate of Forestry in Algeria is expanding its 'Green Shield' reforestation project across 13 steppe provinces to combat desertification. The government plans to cover an additional 47,917 hectares during the 2026-2027 period, planting 38.8 million seedlings of forest, fruit, and pasture crops. The initiative is supported by a budget of 75 billion dinars.
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Why it matters
Beyond environmental stabilization, the project integrates the national forest fund into economic activity. 363 economic activity zones have been established for 3,710 beneficiaries, allocating 9,083 hectares for sustainable agroforestry plantings.
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Who's involved
- General Directorate of ForestryThe government agency leading the nationwide reforestation and land remediation efforts.
- AlgeriaThe country where the General Directorate of Forestry operates the project.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- General Directorate of ForestrySpeculative
The General Directorate of Forestry could see increased investment in land remediation and agroforestry through the 75 billion dinar budget.
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The entities involved
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General Directorate of Forestry
Turkish forestry agency
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Algeria
country in North Africa