Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve

Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve The Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve created by virtue of Law No. 9 on February 25, 1999.

The reserve is managed by a committee in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment. The reserve protects the largest and most dense cedar forest of cedar in Lebanon (625ha). The cedars accounts for more than 80% of the total number of trees exceed 2,500,000 trees. Other trees that can be found are oaks, junipers and maples living all together. The unique geography and topography of the forest p

rotected the forest from human exploitation. Since 2006, the reserve has been declared an "important bird area (IBA). The reserve constitutes an ecological and scientific niche of plant and animal biodiversity. La réserve naturelle de la forêt des cèdres de Tannourine a été créée en vertu de la Loi n° 9 le 25 février 1999. La réserve est gérée par un comité de la réserve naturelle de la forêt des cèdres de Tannourine en coopération avec le Ministère de l'Environnement. La réserve protège la plus grande et la plus dense forêt de cèdre au Liban (625ha). Elle est composée à plus de 80% de cèdre du Liban et leur nombre dépasse les 2,500,000 arbres, les autres espèces étant des chênes, genévriers et érables en mélange. La géographie et la topographie unique de la forêt ont protégé le domaine de l'activité humaine excessive. De plus, et depuis 2006, elle est déclarée "zone importante pour les oiseaux" (IBA). La réserve constitue une niche écologique et scientifique en matière de biodiversité végétale et animale.

The Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve represented by Nabil Nemer committee member of the reserve and professional e...
18/02/2026

The Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve represented by Nabil Nemer committee member of the reserve and professional expert in biodiversity and ecosystem management, has proudly participated in a specialized international training program on Biodiversity Conservation and Human–Nature Coexistence.

This specialized training program on Biodiversity Conservation and Human–Nature Coexistence, hosted at the Carabinieri Forestry School – CoEEP in Sabaudia, Italy, is implemented within the framework of the UNDP–STEP4Nature Project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

This participation contributes to strengthening the reserve’s institutional and technical capacities, reinforcing its commitment to international best practices in biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, and harmonious human–nature coexistence. The knowledge and experience gained will directly support ongoing and future conservation strategies within the Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve.
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UNDP Lebanon
AiCS

24/12/2025
A fire broke out today in the Fouar Valley, located between the Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve and the Hadath El...
06/11/2025

A fire broke out today in the Fouar Valley, located between the Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve and the Hadath El Jebbeh Cedars.
Thanks to the rapid and coordinated intervention of the Reserve team and the Lebanese Civil Defense, the fire was quickly contained and extinguished, preventing it from spreading to the surrounding cedar forests.

A heartfelt thank you to all those who acted promptly to protect one of Lebanon’s most precious natural treasures.



🔥 استجابة سريعة حالت دون كارثة بيئية 🌲
اندلع حريق اليوم في وادي الفوّار الواقع بين محمية غابة أرز تنورين الطبيعية وأرز حدث الجبّة
وبفضل الاستجابة السريعة والمنسّقة لفريق المحمية والدفاع المدني اللبناني، تمّت السيطرة على الحريق وإخماده بسرعة قبل أن يمتدّ إلى الغابات المجاورة
كل الشكر والتقدير لكل من ساهم في حماية أحد أثمن كنوز الطبيعة في لبنان

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23/09/2025
On September 15, 2025, Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve hosted a training for 15 women from local communities on p...
18/09/2025

On September 15, 2025, Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve hosted a training for 15 women from local communities on preparing and inoculating the Lebanese Gray Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits, isolated from wild mycelium strains.
The initiative aims to empower women, strengthen community and reserves collaboration, while supporting biodiversity conservation.
This activity is implemented within the framework of the UNDP project “Step4Nature – STEPping UP Nature Reserves Capacities,” funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in coordination with the Ministry of Environment.
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