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In Algeria during the 1970s, large-scale of reforestation projects were carried out, particularly in the Oran region and have been subject to great criticism. One of these criticisms is the floristic poverty of pinewoods compared with other plant formations. In this study, we examined the floristic diversity of few representative reforested areas in north-western Algeria. We established a floristic catalogue that revealed the presence of 390 species, a figure similar to those found in natural stands of other forest species in the region. Analysis of biological type, rarity and endemism also showed similar results to those of other stands. Our results encourage such type of plantation, but require the application of appropriate silviculture.