إدارة الثروة الغابية في إطار التنمية المستدامة في الجزائر -دراسة مقاربة بالمسارات- الجزء الأول

Forest Resource Management within the Framework of Sustainable Development in Algeria: A Trajectory-Based Approach Study – Part1

Abstract

     The study focuses on the management of forest resources in Algeria in accordance with the requirements of sustainable development and relevant legislation, in particular the 2023 Forestry Act and the 2025 Inventory Decree, adopting an approach that sets out a roadmap for comprehensive reforms. At the regulatory level, the study proposes bridging structural gaps through digitalisation and strengthening coordination between the Ministries of Agriculture and the Environment. At the strategic level, it calls for environmental security to be regarded as a pillar of national security, with the establishment of a sovereign forest and carbon fund and a specialised environmental judiciary; whilst at the social level, the findings emphasise the transition from tokenistic participation to institutional participatory governance through binding contracts to empower local communities for development.

    The study concludes by drawing lessons from pioneering international experiences (Costa Rica, Finland, Nepal and South Korea) to formulate an innovative Algerian model that integrates modern technology (Forest 4.0) with investment in the green economy. This approach aims to transform forests from a mere traditional resource into a sustainable sovereign asset that strikes a delicate balance between environmental protection and economic growth for future generations.