The LMT Association is a volunteer-based, private nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and promotion of the LMT. The mission of the LMT Association is to oversee the long-term management of the trail and to ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the rich natural, historical and cultural heritage along the LMT. More precisely, the objectives of the LMT Association are to:

• Develop, maintain and protect the Lebanon Mountain Trail
• Protect the natural, cultural and architectural heritage and landmarks near the trail
• Enhance economic opportunities durably by promoting responsible tourism

To read excerpts from the association's articles and bylaws, click here

The Founding Members of the LMT Association are:

• Aref Kodeih (Retired air force officer in the Lebanese Army and Recipient of the 2002 UN Prize    “Working Together for a Better Environment”)
• Assaad Najem (Mayor of Aitanit)
• Chaker Noon (President of Baldati)
• Fouad Charara (Salesperson and NGO activist)
• Ghassan Jaradi (Biodiverstiy Specialist)
• Michel Moufarege (President of Liban Trek)
• Nada Zaarour (President of AFDC)
• Pascal Abdallah (President of Responsible Mobilities)
• Raghida Haddad (Executive Editor of Al Bi’a wal Tanmia Magazine)
• Serge Yazigi (Urban Planner)
• Tarek Halabi (Independent Entrepreneur)

On April 16, 2007, the founding members of the LMT Association convened and elected the following board:

President: Michel Moufarege
Vice-President: Raghida Haddad
Treasurer: Tarek Halabi
Secretary: Assaad Najem
Accountant: Fouad Charara

Why Become a Member?
As a member of the LMT Association, you will join a diversified group of people dedicated to maintaining and preserving the LMT. You will work with people from all walks of life who share your love for Lebanon’s natural heritage and cultural riches. By joining the LMT Association you will be helping conserve the LMT and sustain economic opportunities in rural communities.  The annual membership fee is LBP 30,000 for active members ($20) and LBP 150,000 ($100) for supporting members. Revenues from membership fees will directly go to trail maintenance works.

How to Become a Member?
Membership in the LMT Association is open to Lebanese and foreign nationals. For more information on how to become a member, please submit your application here or pay directly using you Credit Card (online via Bank Audi sal - Audi Saradar Group).