Ecology and Flora of Qornayel, Lebanon – Al Salam Village-bookcover

By: Samira Omar Asem

Ecology and Flora of Qornayel, Lebanon – Al Salam Village

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A village situated in Qornayel, within Mount Lebanon, was founded in 2003, integrating seamlessly with the exceptional natural environment of the region. The area’s distinctive geological formations, rugged valley cliffs, verdant vegetation, and varied plant species have influenced the author, who has been conducting ecological and botanical research in the locality since 2009.


This publication acts as a comprehensive reference to the flora of Al Salam Village in Qornayel, offering novel insights into local species supported by photographic documentation obtained during field surveys led by the author. Additionally, it covers topics such as geology, cultural heritage, forest ecosystems, rock types, wildlife, and plant nomenclature. The study catalogued 160 species with 334 photos, representing approximately 6.1% of Lebanon’s total flora. The findings highlight the importance of ongoing conservation initiatives and ecological monitoring to safeguard Qornayel’s biodiversity.

Samira Omar Asem is a plant ecology and environmental science expert with a PhD from UC Berkeley. She spent fifty years at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), serving as Principal Research Scientist and later as Director General from 2016 to 2022, retiring in 2025. Dr Omar specialises in ecological restoration, environmental rehabilitation, and scientific research leadership. She belongs to several organisations and authored Vegetation of Kuwait, a book recognised by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). Her work also includes studies on Lebanon’s flora at Al Salam Village, striving to showcase the natural beauty of Mount Lebanon.

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