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close| Location | Lebanon, North Lebanon |
| Central coordinates | 35o 59.50' East 34o 18.60' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 140 ha |
| Altitude | 1,500 - 1,530m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. Other breeding species include Gyps fulvus and Alectoris chukar.
Site description A forest of cedars Cedrus libani, firs Abies and oak Quercus, in a rocky, mountainous area at c.1,500 m; usually covered in snow during December-April. The main land-use is hunting, but the site is also important for shepherds and loggers, and is visited by tourists and for recreation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Serin Serinus syriacus | breeding | 1975 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsh Ehden | Nature Reserve | 1,775 | protected area contains site | 140 | |
| Horsh Ehden | Reserve | 0 | is identical to site | 140 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Temperate | major |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | major |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor |
| forestry | minor |
Other biodiversity Flora: there are many endemic plants.
Management considerations Although declared a Forest Reserve on 9 March 1992 (Law 121), protective measures are not enforced. Illegal bird hunting, and associated excessive disturbance and deliberate persecution of birds, is a critical problem. There is no forest management plan, and logging occurs locally. Air pollution is widespread. Potential threats, at least locally, include overgrazing (sheep and goats), fire and built development.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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