Mahelma Forest, also known as Oulad Monedel Forest, is a forest located in Mahelma, within the Mitja region of Algiers Province. It is managed by the Directorate of Forests of Algiers (CFA), under the supervision of the Directorate General of Forests (DGF). The forest is situated in a rocky area to the southeast of the city of Mahelma. As a consequence of urbanization, the forest has diminished in size to 9.5 hectares (23 acres)."El Djazaircom". eldjazaircom.dz. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2023-04-29.."Le wali d'Alger inaugure la forêt du Paradou". Djazairess. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Accessed on 2020-08-14.
Afforestation The implementation of the national reforestation plan has resulted in a net benefit to the forest. In 2013, the committee planted 1,000 trees as part of the environmental development program and the reconstruction of forest areas destroyed by external factors. The planting was conducted under the supervision of the Directorate of Forestry and Green Belt."El Djazaircom". eldjazaircom.dz. Archived from the original on 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2023-04-29..
The 1,000 shrubs planted on a 9-hectare (22-acre) area are part of a watershed treatment program in Algeria's valleys. The program focused on the selection of tree species for planting, with the objective of replacing the dominant species, namely Aleppo pine, cypress, and cork oak.http://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo-francais/2007/F2007004.pdf Archived 2022-07-03 at Wayback Machine.
Wildlife The region's fauna is distinguished by its remarkable biodiversity, particularly in the avian and entomological realms."Direction Générale des Forêts". dgf.gov.dz. Archived from the original on 2014-01-29. Accessed on 27 avril 2016.
Mammals
North African hedgehog. European rabbit. Wild boar."IUCN - Accueil". iucn.org. Archived from the original on 2023-03-08. Accessed on 27 avril 2016.
Location The forest is situated at an approximate distance of 18 km east of Algiers, 70 km east of Tipaza, and 4 km from the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated within the municipality of Mahelma, Algiers."Djazairess : La FORÊT DU SAHEL DE ZEMMOURI-EL-BAHRI". Djazairess. Accessed April 27, 2016.
See also
El-Mouradia Forest Bachdjerrah Forest
References