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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.

Sacred Mount Hermon and its associated cultural monuments

Sacred Mount Hermon and its associated cultural monuments Lebanon Date of Submission: 11/07/2019 Criteria: (ii)(iii)(vi) Category: Cultural Submitted by: Permanent Delegation of Lebanon to UNESCO State, Province or Region: Lebanon- South Coordinates: 36S...

Law No. 130: Protected Areas

Justifications for the Protected Areas Law Lebanon's diverse and distinctive natural sites constitute a national treasure and natural heritage that plays a crucial role in...

Mount Hermon: what’s next for Lebanon’s newest nature reserve

Lebanon’s identity resides largely in the uniqueness of its geographical location and the diversity of its landscapes. From the thin coastal plain to the...

Mapping the Future: The Urgent Need to Conserve Wild Cereals and Legumes in Lebanon’s Mount Hermon

A groundbreaking botanical survey in Mount Hermon’s Bekaa side, conducted by researchers from Lebanese University, Beirut Arab University, ICARDA, and independent experts, has mapped...

Mount Hermon’s Olive Legacy: Uncovering Biodiversity and Shaping a Sustainable Future

Nestled on the rugged slopes of Mount Hermon, the ancient olive groves of Rachaya District tell a story of heritage, resilience, and untapped potential....
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