Situated about 60 kilometers from Beirut, the Shouf Cedar Reserve is known as the largest nature reserve in Lebanon. It is home to about 25% of all cedars in Lebanon, divided over three forests: the Barouk forest, the Ain Zhalta Forest and the smallest but oldest forest of Maasser al-Shouf. A fourth, non-cedar forest called Niha, is located in the south of the reserve.
Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Chouf and Aley districts of Lebanon. It is located on the slopes of Jebel Baruk mountain which takes nearly 5.3% of the Lebanese territory, making it the largest natural reserve in Lebanon. It is an Important Bird Area and Eco-tourism area and hosts 32 species of wild mammals, 200 species of birds and 500 species of plants.
