A literature review of Algerian salt lakes: values,threats and implications |
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| Authors: | Fatma Demnati Boujéma Samraoui Farid Allache Alain Sandoz Lisa Ernoul |
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| Institution: | 1.Département des Sciences Agronomiques, Faculté des Sciences Exactes, Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie,Université Mohamed Khider,Biskra,Algeria;2.Laboratoire de Conservation des Zones Humides,Guelma,Algeria;3.Center of Excellence for Research in Biodiversity,King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia;4.Tour du Valat Research Centre,Arles,France |
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| Abstract: | Chotts are salt lakes located in the arid regions of Northern Africa. These unique wetlands are recognized for their role in the migration and breeding of waterbirds and economic values generated from mineral extraction, agriculture and tourist activities. Despite their importance for flora and fauna biodiversity, they continue to face important threats due to human activities. This article consolidates a literature review of Algerian chotts from global to local importance. An in-depth view demonstrates the changes in land use of two large chotts in the southeastern region of Algeria: Chotts Merouane and Melghir. Land use images highlight a net expansion of agricultural lands, a decrease in grazing area around the lakes and a decrease of salt lake surface area. The local focus highlights the threats and changes of Algerian and Northern African chotts and proposes some perspectives for the future. |
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