National Gardens Foundation to Fight Desertification in Algeria
2004-10-28
 [AFP] |
Algerian Agriculture Minister Said Barkat announced the formation of the National Gardens Foundation, located at Jardin D'essais in El Hamma. The foundation aims to monitor agricultural development around the country. Barkat said "This new project will be extended to all the provinces of the country," adding that engineers, researchers, experts and ecologists will contribute to its development. In addition to the foundation, Barkat said his ministry plans to plant 7 million hectares of trees, a top priority in the fight against desertification. (Le Quotidien d'Oran)
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