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title: "Learn More About Greenhand Organization | Beirut Spice Co."
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summary: "Greenhand presents the Authentic Aley rural development strategy, which integrates environmental protection, cultural heritage preservation, and economic development through sustainable agricultural practices and community-based conservation initiatives. The framework establishes four commissions (Biodiversity, MEA, Green Home, and Educational) to promote native species cultivation, traditional knowledge, and green economic opportunities in Aley District."
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# Learn More About Greenhand Organization | Beirut Spice Co.

Binding Community to Nature Biodiversity Commission The Biodiversity Commission protects and conserves floral biodiversity, with a focus on native species. Medicinal Edible Aromatic (MEA) Commission The MEA Commission adopts MEA plants as an alternative cropping solution to integrate traditional agricultural practices in the economy. Green Home Commission The Green Home Commission revives & sustains cultural heritage & traditional knowledge within local industries to build a sustainable economy and environmental well-being. Educational Commission The Educational Commission raises community awareness of cultural assets, traditional knowledge, and environmental best practices.   AUTHENTIC ALEY Rural Development Strategy Aley’s cultural heritage and natural resources distinguish it from other districts in the region, and these qualities have energized The Green Hand Organization (GHO) to work in support of the Aley District over the past 15 years. Building on our intimate knowledge of and experiences in Aley, we present to you the framework for ‘Authentic Aley,’ a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to preserve, protect, and promote the cultural heritage, natural resources, and economic development of Aley District. Authentic Aley will support the protection and preservation of key attractions, resulting in economic development that is intrinsically linked to the protection and preservation of the environment and cultural heritage of Aley. Authentic Aley envisions a thriving Aley district with a strong economy built on agriculture, tourism, and Aley’s unique environment. To achieve this vision, the natural resources of Aley must be protected, and its cultural heritage must be preserved (Appendix H). The mission of Authentic Aley is to develop and implement a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to preserve, protect and promote the cultural heritage, natural resources and economic development of Aley District in Mt. Lebanon. Environmental Protecting natural resources delivers a healthier and greener tomorrow Read More CULTURAL HERITAGE Preserving Cultural Heritage ensures a diverse and prosperous tomorrow Read More Economic Promoting economic development grows a more vibrant tomorrow Read More MEA CULTIVATION Medicinal Edible Aromatic Plants More than 20 alternative agricultural solutions. Conservation of Biodiversity through economical alternative sustainable agricultural solutions. A program for restoring cultural landscape, conserving MEA species and promoting sustainable harvesting towards reducing negative impact on biodiversity and mitigating climate change effect. This initiative was adopted by many international agencies, local ngos and private sector companies. The impact of one of the applied cultivation protocols was providing the Lebanese market with more than 50% of its demands of Zaatar. MEA cropping was introduced to pine dominated lands, which are not economically rewarding, to reduce chances of arsine as a way to change the use of the land from agriculture to urban, and to increase the owner’s income. BIODIVERSITY Decreasing impact of wild species and unsustainable harvesting Read More ETHNOBOTANY Promoting the linkage between communities and native species Read More SOCIO ECONOMIC Linking communities to their lands through introducing green economical opportunities Read More MICRO RESERVES A Tool for Conservation Connecting the community to biodiversity through active engagement module     A program for establishing micro-reserves in different areas as a tool for conservation of endangered natural flora and degraded rich lands. The process is based on scientific evidence obtained from scientific assessments of the degradation factors, habitat and accompanying species. The concept of micro reserves involves establishing reserved areas, applying a complete integration plan that engages surrounding communities and general public. BIODIVERSITY Conservation of endangered species and rich floral lands Read More DEVELOPMENT Revival of local societies through objective eco-tourism   Read More COMMUNITY Promoting the linkage between communities and native species Read More Mobile botanical garden A tool for outreach and Education Promoting Floral Biodiversity through an on hands interactive educational experience An educational program that promotes floral biodiversity through actual visionary experience which combines interactive educational extra-curricular activities that allows the students to learn through hands on experience. The program targets the general public with emphasis on youngsters, to build a solid base for a future generation that appreciates biodiversity and plays an active role in preserving it, through three themes of intervention: Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Ethnobotany. An important wing of the program is to encourage municipalities to introduce native species into their landscape projects and public lands restoration. BIODIVERSITY Vivid introduction of the floral diversity of Native Species Read More EDUCATION A dynamic experience involving biodiversity, ecosystems and ethnobotany Read More MOBILITY Promoting the linkage between communities and native species Read More SERVICES & PRODUCTS GreenHand Mobile Botanic Garden Casa Verde Moodline MEA Cultivation Authentic Catering Authentic Green Home Exhibition Join Our Newsletter Success! Name Email Subscribe Now GET IN TOUCH Name Email Address Mobile Number Message Submit