October 19, 2026

The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture is intensifying its field patrols to protect forests and forests in Akkar Governorate and various Lebanese regions, using drones and its four-wheel drive vehicles, and in coordination with the security services, to monitor violations, control violations, and take legal measures against their perpetrators.
In this context, the concerned authorities carried out a joint patrol in the Qamoua forests in the towns of Fnaideq and Jurd Mishmish, which resulted in monitoring several violations and issuing arrest reports against their perpetrators, in preparation for completing the necessary legal process against them.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the continuation and intensification of monitoring operations to limit infringements on forest wealth, stressing that it will not tolerate any practices that threaten forests and forests or harm Lebanon’s natural heritage.
The Ministry concluded by emphasizing that protecting forests constitutes a shared responsibility that requires close cooperation between citizens, municipalities, and all concerned parties, in a way that contributes to preserving green spaces and preserving their biological diversity for future generations.