“…Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) is one of the most valuable species for reforestation in Mediterranean areas. However, this species suffers from rainfall limitation and climate change, especially in its native area, North Africa (Keriem et al, 2018;Bentouati & Bariteau, 2006;Linares et al, 2011). In Algeria, the area of cedar, located in both Saharien and Tellien mountains, occupies about 20 000 hectares (M'hirit, 1999;Zamoum & Demolin, 2004).…”