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Mount Hermon Nature Reserve in Lebanon (MHNR) was declared a protected area at the end of 2020, (Law No. 202) established on property No. 5851 (Amiri) of the Rashaya Al-Wadi real estate area, Rashaya District - Bekaa Governorate, covering an area of 1,260 hectares.

Alkanna Orientalis

Tucked away in the high-altitude landscapes of Mount Hermon, Alkanna orientalis is a hidden gem among Lebanon’s rich floral biodiversity. This perennial herb, belonging...

Egyptian Vulture

The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), an iconic scavenger of open landscapes, is a rare yet significant presence in the Mount Hermon region, a biodiversity...

Erysimum verrucosum Boiss. & Gaill.

Erysimum verrucosum Boiss. & Gaill. is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, known for its distinctive morphological characteristics. It is typically found...

Safeguarding Lebanon’s Crop Wild Relatives: A Conservation Roadmap

Lebanon, nestled within the Fertile Crescent, is a hotspot of agricultural biodiversity, boasting a rich variety of cultivated plants and crop wild relatives (CWRs)....

Mount Hermon: A Mountain Facing a Climate Reckoning

Mount Hermon, a towering natural landmark straddling Syria and Lebanon, is undergoing rapid climatic changes that threaten its delicate ecosystem. Once known for its...
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