 
(950m
- 110km from Beirut)
The Yammouneh area is an interior valley located at 1100m elevation with
highly specialized characteristics. The Yammouneh valley represents a
geologic fracture between the two continents of Asia and Africa along the
eastern Mediterranean. The fresh water at this elevation and location
constitutes a special ecosystem for animals (fish, reptiles, birds), and
plants (junipers, abies, cupressus and cedars).
The golden fish, thought
to be extinct in this habitat, was found recently in small ponds and in
few numbers. Rehabilitation is badly needed for this unique species of
fish and distinct habitat. The medicinal plants, numerous at such
habitats, have very high potential and are important for future economic
development.
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