Nimrod Fortress National Park
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Overview and significance
Hermon nature reserve is a nature reserve in the north of the Golan Heights. It includes an area in southern Mount Hermon which is located in the Israeli occupied portion of the Golan Heights. The reserve excludes the Mount Hermon ski resort, Neve Ativ and the Nimrod Fortress National Park. The total area of the reserve is approximately 78,270 dunam.
History and heritage
The park or reserve sits within a broader cultural and ecological region. Communities, conservation authorities and visitor services share responsibility for keeping the landscape viable for both wildlife and travel.
Features and attractions
Among its defining features, the common birds in the reserve include white-throated robin, western rock nuthatch, sombre tit and northern wheatear. Among its defining features, there are many species of butterflies, of which 23 are unique to the Hermon nature reserve and do not exist in pre-1967 Israel.
Activities and experiences
Common experiences include guided game drives, birdwatching, nature walks and photography arranged with authorised guides or lodges. Some sites offer boat trips or specialised tracking subject to permits.
Visitor information
For visitor planning, in its time, this was a discovery of the greatest importance, as there were plans to hybridize "wild wheat" with other cultivars to produce a grain more easily grown in inhospitable...
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.