Algeria strengthens forest fire protection with high-tech solutions

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is deploying innovative solutions, including drones and high-definition smart cameras, to combat forest fires. As part of a 2025-2029 strategy, the government aims to lower fire rates by upgrading digital communication networks and installing advanced sensors. The plan also focuses on raising public awareness and bolstering first-response teams by acquiring 6,000 fire-resistant suits, various tanker trucks, and constructing water points and firebreaks. These measures complement ongoing reforestation efforts targeting 400,000 hectares by 2030 and the continued rehabilitation of the Green Dam across 13 provinces.