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Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine El Mahdi Walid, announced on Saturday the allocation of 100,000 argan trees for planting, as part of the major national afforestation campaign expected on February 14th.
The minister explained that the General Directorate of Forests is continuing its preparations to ensure the success of this operation, which aims to plant five million trees across the various provinces of the country.
Walid pointed out, in a post on his official Facebook page, that forest seedlings represent 71 percent of the total trees programmed for planting, compared to 26 percent for fruit trees, and 3 percent for ornamental trees.
The minister affirmed that the campaign will include the planting of 100,000 argan trees, in support of biodiversity and in appreciation of this plant variety of high environmental and economic value.
The ongoing preparations include identifying afforestation sites, preparing spaces and digging, as well as providing seedlings, mobilizing human resources and logistical means, and coordinating with various partners and local actors.
