Integrated Ecological and Socio-Economic Evaluation of Reforestation Programs in Souk Ahras (Algeria)

Abstract

The current situation of Algerian forests, which have played an important and worrying role at the sametime, is a great challengefor us.This study, which was carried out inSouk Ahras,deals withthis phenomenon by emphasizing the main factors of degradation. Moreover, the main problem for the various actors in this field is the absence of a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of thereforestation operations in the wilaya of Souk Ahras. An evaluation based on an environmental and socio-economic approach is a essential component in the development of a reforestation strategy inthis area, which is deteriorating and constitutes a basic tool that can guide the various operators, particularly in the field of firefighting. Through this study, we have attempted to establish a diagnosis that enabled us to identify thecauses of failureand thesources of obstacles, and to identify thefactors that contribute to success Technical and regulatory guidelines allow us to choose a new approach to reforestation within the framework of sustainable development.