In brief
Tunisia’s new 10‑year action plan aims to restore 30,000 hectares of forest while boosting climate resilience. The program expands on losses from 2011‑2025 fires, prioritizes cork oak and Aleppo pine, and incorporates digital tools, seedling production, and broad collaborations with the private sector and civil society. The country will celebrate National Tree Day on Nov. 8 under the slogan “A Tree Today, a Forest Tomorrow.”
Tunisia announced a 10‑year plan to reforest 30,000 hectares of land, aiming to restore ecosystems damaged by fierce fires that burned more than 74,000 hectares between 2011 and 2025.
The strategy, covering 2026‑2035, follows the destruction of 74,602 hectares of forest and financial losses of about 241.16 million Tunisian dinars (roughly 80 million U.S. dollars). It rolls out restoration work of 24,000 hectares in the 2026‑2027 season, with 15,260 hectares set for natural regeneration and 8,716 hectares earmarked for planted forest and pasture.
Priority planting species are cork oak and Aleppo pine, chosen for their suitability to local climate conditions. The plan also modernises forest infrastructure and introduces native plants to strengthen resilience.
To improve early fire detection, the plan will deploy digital platforms, automated watchtowers, and water reservoirs in elevated areas. These tools are meant to support rapid response and protect newly planted forests.
Production and planting of 10 million seedlings are a core goal, and 1.8 million seedlings will be distributed under the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021‑2030). The scheme relies on partnerships with private industry, civil‑society groups, and climate‑finance initiatives to sustain interventions.
In celebration of the new conservation effort, Tunisia will observe National Tree Day on Nov. 8, promoting the slogan:
A Tree Today, a Forest Tomorrow
The day will raise awareness and invite citizens to join the country’s reforestation and climate‑resilience mission.
