en The general assembly of the United Nations (UN) decided in 2004 to 2006 "International Year of Deserts and desertification. Speaking on this occasion, the regional director of Waters and Forests of the Atlas, the communication Essaaidi abdellah said that the purpose of this event, the public on the activities of the Dref / HA is reported to provide seeds of forest trees and livestock for combating desertification and the protection of the environment.