Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center

Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center (BERC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to research and development. It was registered in 2001 under the number NA/706/INV. BERC is located in Til village, about 5 km south west of Nablus City. BERC is governed by an elected Board of Directors composed of 8 members. BERC's activities are centered on applied research in biodiversity, environmental sciences, applied biology and related applications of biotechnology. The main objectives of BERC are: dissemination of knowledge about plants, plant conservation, biodiversity assessment and management, herbarium and botanic gardens management, and conservation of medicinal plants.