Data Zone
Country/territory: Lebanon
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A3 (2008)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 20,000 hectares (200.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | low | high |
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Site summary
Situated in the Shouf Mountains, this IBA expands over a total area of 20,000 ha. It is the largest nature reserve in Lebanon (approx. 5% of the Territory) encompassing the best remaining strand of cedar forests where over 160 bird species have been recorded. It is also a very diverse holding forest, grassland, and shrubland.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by Assad Serhal.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Shouf Cedars Nature Reserve (Lebanon). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/shouf-cedars-nature-reserve-iba-lebanon on 23/12/2024.