Lebanon’s cedar forests have been reduced to fragmented remnants by centuries of deforestation. In the Bcharre Valley beside the Cedars of God, rising temperatures, shorter snow cover, drought and human activity hinder regeneration. These challenges are particularly pronounced during the early establishment of Cedrus libani, when saplings need moisture, shelter, and protection from wind and harsh sunrays. The Interim Forest asks how temporary structures can support this stage and assume new uses as the forest develops. Site observations and simulations of slope, sun, wind, snow, drainage and access establish the site’s ecological conditions. Cedars are planted with companion species selected for environmental compatibility and symbiotic relationships, forming clusters that support shared growth and regeneration. These species relationships determine the cluster's composition, while local environmental factors determine its location and the form of the nurturing structure around it. Each shelter is designed to compensate for the environmental conditions its location cannot adequately provide. Reusable, compression-based, dry–assembled components are created through a process of material prototyping and structural analysis. As the cedar matures and becomes less reliant on this protection, the structure can be dismantled. The individual components can then either be repurposed to shield another young sapling or reassembled along and around the trail for human use. As the forest matures, these structures create an interim forest: a dynamic layer of shelters, shaded areas and pathways that offer environmental support while mimicking the spatial qualities of a mature forest in its absence. The trail fosters opportunities for movement, observation, contemplation and camping. As the cedars grow, this system gradually recedes. The components transform into seating, steps, shelters, shading devices and low walls, keeping the material in circulation rather than leaving permanent structures on the site. Thus, human space emerges as the surplus of ecological need. Ultimately, this study investigates whether a temporary, reconfigurable architectural system can support early forest establishment, be repurposed for human use and progressively recede as the forest produces its own environmental and spatial conditions.