Nahal Betzet
Nahal Betzet (
named for the stream.Geography
The stream crosses the border from
springs. Currently, Mekorot (the national water company) pumps the water of the stream's springs, and has been accused of causing the stream to dry up.[1] Many caves are formed on the banks of the stream, most notably the arch known as Keshet Cave
(Rainbow Cave).
Nature reserve
Most of the stream is part of a nature reserve that bears its name.[2] The reserve, declared in 1972 covers 7650-dunam[3] and part of it reaches the Israel-Lebanese border. In 2009, 1225 dunams were added to the reserve.
Flora in the area includes Nerium oleander, Platanus orientalis, and Adiantum capillus-veneris.
References
- ^ "Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve" (in Hebrew). iNature.info. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Nahal Betzet Nature Reserve". ProtectedPlanet.com.
- ^ "List of National Parks and Nature Reserves" (PDF) (in Hebrew). Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2010-09-27.