Reforestation Efforts Continue in Nabeul Governorate as Part of National Strategy to Preserve Natural Resources
Reforestation operations are ongoing in the Nabeul governorate as part of the national strategy to preserve natural resources. Mohamed Hedi Slimani, head of the forestry service, confirmed that the reforestation campaign is currently underway, covering 100 hectares of forest and pastoral land, in coordination with the General Directorate of Forests.
Nabeul boasts a significant forest wealth, estimated at 61,000 hectares, comprising 80% of state-owned forests and 20% of artificial forests, which play a preventive role in stabilizing sand dunes in coastal areas such as Kélibia, El Haouaria, and Hammam El Ghzez.
The governorate is also distinguished by its significant biodiversity, including the Zembra National Park, classified by UNESCO, the El Haouaria bat reserve, and the Hammamet mountain reserve, which reinforces the importance of preserving this natural heritage. Slimani emphasized the need for cooperation with environmental associations, citing the registration of 200 to 250 environmental offenses since the beginning of the year, including tree felling and illegal hunting, some of which reach the level of environmental crimes, such as arson.
Key points:
- 100 hectares of land are being reforested in the Nabeul governorate
- Nabeul has a significant forest wealth, with 61,000 hectares of forest land
- The governorate is home to several protected areas, including the Zembra National Park and the El Haouaria bat reserve
- Environmental offenses, including tree felling and illegal hunting, are a significant concern in the area
- Cooperation with environmental associations is necessary to preserve the natural heritage of the region
