El-Mouradia Forest or Atlas Forest is situated in El-Mouradia, within Algiers Province. It is overseen by the Directorate of Forests and Green Belt of the Province of Algiers, under the guidance of the General Directorate of Forestry Algeria.
History The park extends along Boudjemaa Souidani Street and was previously designated as Boulogne Forest before Algeria attained independence in 1962. Following the country's independence, the forest was renamed as Atlas Forest.“Une trémie au Bois de Boulogne”. Djazairess. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Accessed on 2020-09-04. This Conifer Forest, approximately a century old, is under the authority of the President of Algeria. The forest is home to a diverse array of tree species, including Pinus halepensis, Stone pine, Eucalyptus, and olive trees.“Une trémie au Bois de Boulogne”. Djazairess. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Accessed on 2020-09-04.
Reforestation The forest is a component of the national reforestation plan, which aims to expand its area to approximately 30 hectares (74 acres) to enhance the natural space and recreational areas in Algeria.“Feux de forêt”. Djazairess. Archived from the original on 2021-09-24. Accessed on 2020-09-04.
Geography El-Mouradia Forest is 70 kilometers east of Tipaza and 4 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea.“TerraServer - Viewer Aerial Photos & Satellite Images - The Leader In Online Imagery”. terraserver.com. Archived from the on 2022-09-05. Accessed on 27 avril 2016. The forest is located within the municipality of El-Mouradia and encompasses an area of 23 hectares (approximately 57 acres).http://www.joradp.dz/FTP/Jo-Francais/1984/F1984008.pdf Archived 2022-07-03 at Wayback Machine.http://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo-francais/2007/F2007004.pdf Archived 2022-07-03 at Wayback Machine.
See also
Muqras Mountain Lake Sidi Mohamed Benali Bachdjerrah forest
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