The Horsh Ehden nature reserve was created under Law No.121 on

March 9, 1992. The reserve is managed by the Horsh Ehden Nature

 reserves Committee under the supervision of the Ministry of

Environment. It is located in the northern Mount Lebanon range above

the Qadisha Valley, making the reserve a very most important part of

the country’s cultural and natural heritage. Located on the

northwestern slops of Mount Lebanon and pampered by mist and

relatively high precipitation, a multitude of rare and endemic plants

flourish here. Stands of cedars are bordered by a mixed forest of

juniper, fir and the country’s last protected community of the wild

apple trees. On a peaceful hike through the forest, the lucky visitor

might spot an endangered imperial eagle or bonelli eagle, a wolf or a

wild cat. The reserve’s beautiful valleys and gorges, with their wild

orchids, brightly colored salamanders, mushrooms and other flora and

fauna, are sure to soothe even the most harried visitor.