British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell, and Minister of Environment Tamara El Zein, inaugurated the “King Charles III Cedar Trail”, a new reforestation and eco-tourism initiative in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. The event was attended by Mrs. Noura Jumblatt, the mayors of Ain Zahalta, Bmahray and Mukhtara, the head of the reserve committee Faisal Abu Ezzeddine, and the reserve’s staff.

The trail, named to mark of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023, features 96 cedar trees planted to celebrate of the UK-Lebanon friendship. The trail reflects the UK’s enduring commitment to Lebanon’s environmental resilience.

The cedar tree, Lebanon’s national emblem and a symbol of fortitude and resilience, stands at the heart of this initiative. The trail ranges from 1300 to 1800 m

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