This Hima, announced in 2014, is an important ecological site since it repre- sents an extension for the Chouf Cedars biosphere reserve. It consists of a 3.28 km2 of rural areas that depend mainly on agriculture and grazing as their economic source of living. Being a bottleneck for migratory birds situated at the narrowest Lebanese territory between Mount Hermon and Mount Lebanon, this region is considered by SPNL in accordance with Kherbet-Kanafar municipality as a Responsible Hunting Area, making it one of SPNL’s top priority sites for conser- vation and Hima revival in Lebanon. In addition to its ecological importance, this Hima is the home of Homat al-Hima center and West Bekaa country club for outdoor recreational activities.
