About ANN
Committed to preserving and protecting our natural heritage for future generations
National Agency for Nature conservation
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ANN is a public administrative institution with scientific and technical vocation.
Scientific Expertise
Leveraging cutting-edge research and scientific methodology to protect and preserve natural ecosystems.
Public Service
Operating as a public institution dedicated to serving the community and protecting our environment.
Our Core Values
Conservation Excellence
Dedicated to the highest standards of nature conservation and biodiversity protection.
Scientific Integrity
Maintaining rigorous scientific standards in all our research and conservation efforts.
Sustainable Development
Promoting sustainable practices that balance environmental protection with development needs.
Community Engagement
Working closely with communities to ensure effective and inclusive conservation efforts.
A nationwide presence
To ensure the protection and monitoring of biodiversity across the country, the National Agency for Nature conservation relies on a network of regional structures known as Conservation and Development Units (CDUs). These units serve as the operational link between the agency and natural ecosystems in the field.
Located across different regions, the CDUs play a key role in observing nature and generating knowledge about biodiversity. They contribute to the inventory of animal and plant species, the monitoring of natural habitats, and the identification of sites with significant ecological value.
The CDUs also participate in proposing the classification of natural sites, monitoring threatened or game species, and implementing conservation actions on the ground.
Today, the agency’s network includes six (06) UCD, located in the following wilayas:
Batna
Bechar
Bejaia
El Bayadh
Laghouat
Sidi Bel Abbes
"Through this territorial presence, the agency strengthens its capacity for observation, coordination, and action to better understand, protect, and promote the country’s natural heritage."