Membership
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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.
In order to become a member, please:
(1)
Create an account;
(2)
Log yourself in to pay directly using your Credit Card
(online via Bank Audi SAL - Audi Saradar Group).
(3) Either:
Click here to become an Active Member
Click here to become a Supportive Member