Bentael is the first protected area which was developed by a non-government organization in 1981. The land in Bentael is a public land  reserved for the protection of plants and animals typical of the habitat at 300m up to 850m elevation.

Bentael means the daughter of God in the old Syriac language. The ecosystem is predominated by pine trees. There are few other plant types but the habitat is also rich in birds and animals. The existence of this protected area in the early eighties has helped the emergence of many other areas in the different part of the country.
  

Getting There ...
Bentael is easily reached from Byblos.  Take the old road from Byblos going north, then turn right heading east where indicated by a road sign.  On the way you will pass through Edde before you reach Bentael. (See Mount Lebanon Map) 
 

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