Haidar Yes, it's time to tackle rock quarries again. On my recent trip to Lebanon, I paid special attention to the situation concerning rock quarries. The government recently banned most rock quarries. What I saw on the ground was extremely disappointing.
Many rock quarries continue to operate in the most scenic areas of the country.
While the sinkhole is still intact, the valley surrounding it is riddled with sand and rock quarries. It seemed there was one around every turn. One of them has eaten the base of Jabal el-Qaraqif, not far from the Jaj cedar groves. I went on several hikes in the mountains during my stay. I met many people who were well-informed about environmental matters.