Pale purple flower growing from ground. — Orchid example of the rare phenomenon of mixotrophy.

© Université Saint‐Joseph/photo by Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat

Conserving and Valorizing the Unique Botanical Heritage of Lebanon

Grantee Name: Université Saint-Joseph

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Lebanon
Amount: $111,991
Dates: Oct 2018 – Jul 2021
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, World Heritage Site

Support various stakeholders to improve conservation of rare, endemic plants of Lebanon. Support three existing reserves (Horsh Eden, Jaj and Jabal Moussa) in integrating plants in their management. Strengthen the micro-reserve of Sarada (established by USJ under a former project). Test circus-situ conservation approach in Archeological sites of Tyre and Anjar.

Strategic Direction : 4 Strengthen the engagement of civil society to support the conservation of plants that are critically endangered or have highly restricted ranges