Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon
The 550-square-kilometer protected area extends across the Barouk Mountain range, featuring ancient cedar forests at elevations between 1200 and 1980 meters.
The Ministry of Environment established this protected territory in 1996 to safeguard Lebanon's largest concentration of Cedrus libani trees, some dating back 2000 years.
The reserve encompasses twenty-five mountain villages where Druze and Maronite communities maintain their traditional ways of life in the cedar forests.
Visitors can explore marked hiking trails throughout the reserve, observe 200 bird species, and participate in guided tours from information centers in Barouk and Maaser.
The reserve implements an adoption program allowing individuals to support conservation efforts by sponsoring specific cedar trees with personalized identification plaques.
Inception: 1996
Website: http://shoufcedar.org
GPS coordinates: 33.69424,35.70212
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:50
Lebanon offers diverse photo opportunities, from natural limestone formations at Raouché to ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek. The country features underground caves at Jeita, medieval markets in Byblos, and historic cedar forests. Religious buildings, coastal fortresses, and traditional architecture in cities like Tripoli and Beirut present cultural heritage. Natural areas include the Qadisha Valley, Bekaa Valley vineyards, and Mediterranean beaches at Palm Islands Reserve.
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