Planting a million trees in one day to combat desertification and deforestation caused by fires. At the heart of this challenge is the commitment of Fouad Maâla, president of the Algérie Verte association. His partnership with the Minister of Agriculture, Yacine Oualid, has made this unprecedented action a reality.
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One million trees planted in one day to green the country
22-med – November 2025
• A national mobilization allowed for the planting of more than one million trees in 24 hours to restore forests devastated by fires.
• The initiative led by the Algérie Verte association and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture opens a new era of participatory reforestation.#reforestation #ecology #forest #Mediterranean #citizenship #environment
On Saturday, October 25, National Tree Day in Algeria, thousands of volunteers participated in an unprecedented operation: planting a million trees in one day. The initiative took place in nearly 700 municipalities across the 58 wilayas (departments) of the country.
Fouad Maala, the main initiator of this operation, became known on social media for his investment in reforestation. In Batna, the city where he resides, he became famous for his outbursts against the lack of vegetation in public spaces. But instead of just making videos, Fouad created the Algérie Verte association to foster a civic dynamic. In just two years, thanks to the association’s nursery, thousands of seedlings have been distributed across the country.
Through his civic engagement, Fouad Maala has become an essential figure in Algeria. However, to launch a large-scale campaign, he needed the support of public authorities. The operation to plant a million trees took shape following the appointment of a new Minister of Agriculture, Yacine Oualid, who previously held the position of Minister of Vocational Education. From October 13, the day the campaign was announced, the hashtag #Unmilliondarbres went viral.
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