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The region of Upper Akkar/Dunniyeh is considered as one of the Lebanese territories gathering the most exceptional and protected natural resources. Located north-east of Tripoli, this region is furthermore included in the unique national park foreseen in the Development Plan of the Lebanese territory. |
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It constitutes the largest continuous natural space of forests in Lebanon:
The passage of cedar trees, junipers of Qamouaa, turkey oaks of Fnaideq - unique in Lebanon for their density, oak groves of Qobayat, etc. |
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It offers an extraordinary diversity of landscapes:
The wild valley of Qamamine, the amazing view of Qabait on the valley of Abu Moussa river and Sfireh forests in the background, Hrar cliffs, the rocky sceneries of Qamouaa sculpted by time and covered with a variety of trees, Wadi Johannam (the valley of Hell) gorges and cliffs extending southwards to the highest mountains of Lebanon, Muchmuch hills combining agriculture and wood. |
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It is rich in patrimonial sites:
The fortress of Akkar El Atika, the caves of the valley of Qamamine and Fnaideq, the graves of Hrar, the roman steles, the patrimonial residences of Qobayat, etc. |
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Since the year 2000, Mada has been working for the creation of a natural park in the mountains of North Lebanon.
In 2006, Mada defined a pilot zone with an approximate area of 270 square kilometers, stretching from Brissa to Qobayat, and signed cooperation protocols with the concerned municipalities (Qabait, Hrar, Muchmuch and Fnaideq) in order to elaborate together a plan for the management and value enhancement of the natural resources of this region. |
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The biodiversity studies (Flora and Avifauna) started in 2006 and still going on in 2007 prove scientifically the richness of these regions. Based on a series of maps (land occupation mode, vegetation, urban development etc..) discussions are held with the municipalities on their lands vocation.A new study on the biodiversity of mammals in the regions will soon be conducted. |
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