CHAPTER IV
Results & Descussion
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IV.1.6.3.
Bare lands
The graph (figure 29) illustrates the changes in forest lands within Skikda from 1990 to 2022,
revealing a decrease in their extent. In 1990, the percentage of bare lands stood at its highest
point with 12, 35%. However, in 2000 and 2010 it stood approximately at 10%. In 2022, the
percentage of bare lands rose to 11, 07%.
Bare lands rose from 1990 to 2020.In 1990 it was approximately
Figure 29: Distribution of bare lands in 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020.
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