http://en.wikipedia.

org/wiki/Gymnosperm (Only the families: Taxaceae,

and Cupressaceae were investigated)
Search all pine for further investigation

Some Tree Species that Might be useful for the reforestation of Lebanon

A. Torreya Genus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torreya_californica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torreya_grandis
B. Cephalotaxus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalotaxus_harringtonia
C. Cunninghamhioideae
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunninghamhioideae (Large Beautiful tree with a good growth
rate)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanioideae (Very Large Tree 80 Meters, Beautiful and rare,
takes a lot of time to grow)

D. Athrotaxis (Species Require High Rainfall, Mild Winters, Cool Summer)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athrotaxis_cupressoides (700-1300 Meter Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athrotaxis_selaginoides (400-1100 Meter Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athrotaxis_laxifolia (1000-1200 Meter Altitude)

E. Sequoioideae
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens (The GIANT SEQUOIA requires dedicating a
very special location to it in the country) (50-1000 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoiadendron (The GIANT SEQUOIA requires dedicating a very
special location to it in the country) (1000-1400 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasequoia_glyptostroboides (High Priority due to large size and
Fast Growth; however this sequoia is deciduous)

F. Taxodium
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxodium_ascendens (Good for flooded areas due to high
tolerance to waterlogged and flooded soils)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxodium_distichum (Same as above but much larger and grow
from 0-500 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxodium_mucronatum (Same as Above, drought tolerant and can
grow from 300-2500 Meters in Altitude)

G. Glyptostrobus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptostrobus_pensilis (Critically Endangered Species)

H. Cryptomeria
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptomeria (Very large tree and fast growing but might causes
hey fever)

I. Widdringtonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widdringtonia_nodiflora (Good to grow Shrub at high altitudes
between rocks, its fire resistant and can re-grow from the roots if burnt)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widdringtonia_whytei (Beautiful large tree but is prone to high
damage due to fires, grows at 1800-2500 Meters)

J. Libocedrus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libocedrus_bidwillii (Further Investigation if rainfall levels in
Lebanon can maintain this type)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libocedrus_plumosa (Further Investigation if rainfall levels in
Lebanon can maintain this type)

K. Thuja
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuja_occidentalis (Might be Great for many mid altitude areas)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuja_plicata (Very Large Tree)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuja_standishii

L. Chamaecyparis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaecyparis_lawsoniana (Great use in Horticulture)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaecyparis_obtusa (Slow Growth)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaecyparis_pisifera (Slow Growth)

M. Calocedrus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calocedrus_decurrens (50-2900 Meters Altitude, Large and
Beautiful Tree)

N. Microbiota
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbiota (Very Small Shrub great for doing a ground Cover)

O. Callitropsis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callitropsis_nootkatensis (Beautiful, large, and great as firewood)

P. Cupressus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_cashmeriana (Very Beautiful, large, grows at 1250-
2800 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_dupreziana (Very Rare Tree)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_funebris (Beautiful Large and DenseTree, and widely
used for horticulture)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_sempervirens (Native to Lebanon work on making it
more widespread)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_torulosa (300-1800 Meters Altitude, can tolerate
limestone soils)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_lusitanica (1300-3000 Meters Altitude and can Tolerate
drought)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_macrocarpa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupressus_stephensonii
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callitropsis_nootkatensis

Q. Juniper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_communis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_rigida
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_phoenicea (Native to Lebanon should be increased
known locally as 3ar3ar)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_oxycedrus (Shrub Native to Lebanon)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_drupacea (Native to Lebanon should be increased)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_excelsa (Native to Lebanon should be increased)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_foetidissima (Native to Lebanon should be increased)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_procera
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_semiglobosa (1500-4500 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_squamata (1500-4500 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_thurifera
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_tibetica (2500-4500 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_ashei
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_deppeana (700-2700 Meters Altitude)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_occidentalis (Beautifull tree that can grow very well on
rocky sites, 800-3000 Meters Altitude)

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