Effect of forest land use change on carbohydrates, physical soil quality and carbon stocks in Moroccan cedar area.

The present work was conducted to evaluate the carbon storage potential of Moroccan cedar forest and its vulnerability to transformations through deforestation and overgrazing. The present study took place in the Middle Atlas where is the most beautiful of Moroccan cedar forest (Cedrus atlantica). We considered three levels of degradation (Natural cedar, degraded cedar and cleared area).