Dibeen Forest Reserve, Protected forest reserve in Jerash Governorate, Jordan
Dibeen Forest Reserve is a protected woodland area in the Jerash region featuring Aleppo pines and oak trees across hilly terrain. The forest spreads across rolling land with valleys where different plant species grow, and visitors can explore varied landscape types along established trails.
The reserve was established in 2004 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature to protect the remaining pine-oak forests of northern Jordan. This creation marked a turning point in efforts to safeguard the forest cover of the region from further decline.
The forest serves as a meeting point where visitors encounter the region's relationship with its natural surroundings and traditional plant knowledge. This space reflects how the community values conservation of the land that has shaped their environment for generations.
The reserve has marked hiking trails where visitors can walk at their own pace, and a visitor center offers information about the forest and guided tour options. Wearing sturdy shoes is recommended, and it helps to stick to established paths when exploring the different sections of the woods.
The forest marks the southeastern edge of where Aleppo pines grow naturally, and it is home to rare animals like the Persian squirrel. This makes the area botanically and zoologically valuable because it protects species at the limits of their natural range.
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