Wadi al-Quff Reserve
Nature reserve in Hebron Governorate
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Wadi al-Quff Nature Reserve (Arabic: محمية وادي القفّ) is a nature reserve[clarification needed] located in Wadi el-Quff near the town of Tarqumiyah in the Hebron Governorate, in the southern part of the West Bank.[1]
LocationHebron Governorate, West Bank
NearestcityTarqumiyah
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| Location | Hebron Governorate, West Bank |
| Nearest city | Tarqumiyah |
Geography
Wildlife and biodiversity
The reserve was planted with forest trees such as cypress, Aleppo pine, oak, swede,[dubious – discuss] tamarisk, carob, and terebinth.[3] It contains dense forests, which provide a safe haven for a wildlife including many migratory birds and butterflies.[4] Freshwater springs flow through it, irrigating the agricultural plants. It is considered a park for residents of the governorate and surrounding areas.[5]
