期刊名称：Science et changements planétaires / Sécheresse
印刷版ISSN：1147-7806
电子版ISSN：1777-5922
出版年度：1999
卷号：9
期号：4
页码：289-298
出版社：John Libbey Eurotext
摘要：Authors Achour Bennadji , Hayet Bennadji Unité de recherche sur les zones arides, Université des sciences et de la technologie Houari Boumedienne, BP 44, Alger-Gare, 16000, Algérie. Page(s) : 289-98 Published in: 1999 Many problems affect Algerian palm groves, which could lead to irreversible deterioration of this environment, outmigration of the inhabitants, and ultimately the complete disappearance of oases. In recent years, a policy has been implemented to enhance the development of agriculture in the Sahara, with the overall aim of increasing the cropping area and stalling outmigration by giving people access to landed farm property. As the Sahara desert is a harsh but delicate natural environment, considerable care must be taken when conducting farming activities. Before involvement in such activities, it is important to distinguish between land for development and for cultivation. There also has to be a balance between the natural, ecological and socioeconomic factors to ensure sustainable agricultural production. In addition, precautionary measures, knowhow and resources are essential parameters to be taken into account. The Gassi-Touil project is a concrete example of land development for the purposes of modernizing an oasis. All of the above-described factors are encompassed in this model, and should highlight the medium-term limitations of such development projects.
