Wadi al-Quf Reserve
| Wadi al-Quf Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hebron Governorate, Hebron |
| Area | West Bank |
Wadi al-Quf Nature Reserve (Arabic: محمية وادي القف) is a nature reserve located near the town of Tarqumiyah in the Hebron Governorate, south of the West Bank.[1]
Geography
Located 6 km northwest of the city of Hebron, it is the largest green area in the West Bank, covering an area of more than 4,600 dunams.[2]
Description
Planted with forest trees such as cypress, Aleppo pine, oak, swede, tamarisk, carob, and Palestinian terebinth.[3]
Wildlife and Biodiversity
It contains dense trees and forests, providing a safe haven for many migratory birds and beautiful butterflies. It provides a refuge for a large number of wildlife due to the dense tree population in the area.[4] Freshwater springs flow through it, irrigating the agricultural plants. It is considered a park for residents of the governorate and surrounding areas.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "محمية وادي القف". محميات فلسطين.
- ^ "مسار محمية وادي القف". محميات فلسطين.
- ^ "محمية واد القف" (PDF). Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "زراعة أشجار وصناعة مقاعد خشبية بفعالية بيئية في محمية". WAFA Agency.
- ^ "وادِي القف.. المحمية الخضراء منذ العهد العثماني!". palinfo.com. September 25, 2017.