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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.

Mount Hermon: The Sacred Summit Connecting Faiths and Histories

Towering at 2,814 meters above sea level, Mount Hermon, also known as Jabal El Sheikh, is the highest peak in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range....

Saving Lebanon’s Green Heart: Mapping and Protecting Important Plant Areas

Lebanon, a jewel of the Mediterranean, is home to an extraordinary variety of plant life. With its diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to...

Beyond Law Enforcement: How Community-Based Regulations Can Strengthen Biodiversity Conservation

In protected areas worldwide, the battle against wildlife crime remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges. Despite stringent laws and increased law enforcement...

Mount Hermon’s Sacred Landscape: Unveiling the Hidden Sanctuaries of the Roman Era

Nestled between Lebanon and Syria, the majestic Mount Hermon has stood as a silent witness to centuries of religious devotion. Its snow-capped peaks, towering...

Assessing the Biodiversity Value of Olive Sites in Mount Hermon Key Biodiversity Area and Identifying the Environmental Impacts of Various Agricultural Practices, Lebanon

Duration: 6 months (April 2019 – October 2019) Nestled in the heart of Mount Hermon Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) in Lebanon, the ancient olive groves...
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