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BirdLife International Recognizes Rashaya – Mount Hermon as a Key Biodiversity Hotspot

BirdLife International, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), its national partner, has officially recognized Rashaya - Mount...

An Initial Assessment of Community Values, Rules, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Mount Hermon, Lebanon: Key Perspectives towards Biocultural Conservation

Recent research conducted by Safaa Baydoun, Nizar Hani, Hicham El Zein, and their team, published in Human Ecology (April 2024), provides valuable insights into how this...

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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​Aristolochia scabridula

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Arabis Caucasica

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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...