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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...

Preserving Tradition, Protecting Nature: The Fight to Sustain Olive Biodiversity in Mount Hermon

In the heart of Lebanon, where ancient olive groves have withstood the tests of time, a new chapter is being written—one that balances conservation...

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Cedrus libani

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​Aristolochia scabridula

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Arabis Caucasica

Arabis caucasica, commonly known as garden arabis, mountain rock...

Endemic Species

The most common annual Anthemis of Mt Hermon highlands | 2000+ Hhermon | Photo © albert keshet
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Anthemis Rasheyana

Anthemis rasheyana, commonly known as the daisy of Rashaya, is a flowering plant species native to the Rashaya region in Lebanon. It belongs to...
الإسفندان الحرموني

Hermon Maple

The Hermon maple (Acer hermoneum) is a rare species of maple tree native to the eastern Mediterranean, particularly found in Lebanon and Syria, including...
النعار السوري

Syrian Serin

The Syrian serin bird (Serinus syriacus), also known as the Eastern serin, is a small passerine bird that belongs to the Fringilladae family. This...