Data Zone
Country/territory: Lebanon
IBA criteria met: B1iv (2008)
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Area: 150 hectares (1.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | moderate | medium | not assessed |
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Site summary
This IBA is located in the hills east of the town of Jbail, on the coast north of Beirut. It covers a total area of 150ha, and holds 62 species of birds, as well as mammals. A steep sided valley mostly covered with dense woodland (Oak, Pine), and Strawberry Tree with some steep cliffs and caves.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bentael forest area (Lebanon). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bentael-forest-area-iba-lebanon on 20/12/2024.