The largest of Lebanon nature reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar
Nature Reserve stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to
Niha Mountain in the south. blanketed with oak forests on its
northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its
southeastern slopes the reserve's most famous attractions are
its three magnificent cedar forests of Maasser Al-Shouf ,
Barouk and Ain Zhalta - Bmohary . These Cedar forests
account for a quarter of the remaining cedar forest in
Lebanon ,
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Villagers sell home-made products and host tourists in their homes
- Visitor numbers are expected to increase from 40,000 last year to 50,000 this year
- Low snow and rainfall are a threat to the future of the forest Full article
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Al-Shouf Cedar reserve,
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Rural development
Al-Shouf Cedar Society has undertaken the Rural
Development Project since February 1999, aiming to
conserve and develop raw materials and hand made
provision.
We show visitors the patrimony
and traditions of the local community through its
food products such as marmalade, herbs, jams,
beverage, and craftworks.
To Get more details about our rural products
please contact us at +961 5 350250
or +961 3 951117
or E-mail us at
info@shoufcedar.org
