Biodiversity has gifted Lebanon with beautiful specimens of nature. The
Lebanon nature reserves protect these enchanting gems of nature. Engulfed in serenity and adorned with a paradisiacal beauty the nature reserves of Lebanon houses various species of flora and fauna. There are a number of nature reserves in Lebanon that with their idyllic charm attract and welcome the tourists visiting the country.
Some of the popular Lebanon nature reserves are:
- Al-Shouf Reserve
- Horsh Ehden Reserve
- Tannourine Nature Reserve
- Palm Island Reserve
- Tyre coastal Reserve
Al-Shouf Reserve, one of the major Lebanese nature reserves, contains several bushes, herbs, shrubs and grasses in wonderful colors. The cedars in this nature reserve stand tall with their imperial character captivating all the people visiting Al-Shouf. A variety of flora and fauna inhabit this region including a number of mammal species and the beautiful migratory birds.
The Horsh Ehden Reserve provides the visitors with a menage of unique species of flora and fauna. Several endangered animals along with rare species of trees and flowers give this reserve its special quality.
Among the Lebanon nature reserves an interesting one is the Tannourine Nature Reserve. It captivates anyone visiting the reserve with its singular collection of 60,000 ancient cedars. It also consists of different kinds of poplars, pines and other trees. The reserve also abounds in lakes, natural springs, sinkholes and caves.
Palm Islands Reserve has a rich marine ecology. Coastal ecology is also found in Tyre coastal reserve. The Bentael Reserve, near Byblos, is a big forest of pine trees. Yammouneh Reserve is a freshwater lake lying in Bekaa Valley. It contains a prominent cavern and the vestiges of ancient temples from the Roman era. Along with these are a number of protected areas in Lebanon that are rich in vegetation and wildlife.
