This project constitutes an innovative approach to the sustainable use of natural resources and is the fruit of a partnership between IBSAR and a private landowner. Deir Nbouh is a small village in Zgharta, in North Lebanon. The landscape in Deir Nbouh is mostly  montainous, and Traditionally, rural communities have appreciated the potential and limitations of nature and used their understanding to develop a landscape that is efficient, sustainable and beautiful. IBSAR is playing an active role in keeping alive the traditional Mediterranean rural heritage, both the physical landscape and cultural practices, by adopting a holistic landscape approach to the sustainable utilization of regional biodiversity. The unique qualities of a 150 hectare site in the north of Lebanon are used to develop a sustainable and contemporary model for rural development.