A Future Rooted in the Land: SPNL’s New Playbook Opens the Door to Community Conservation
Combining an ancient tradition with practical steps for local action, the Hima Playbook shows how communities can protect nature while sustaining the livelihoods, knowledge...
From “What Is a Hima?” to “How Do We Begin?”: A Playbook for Community Conservation
By Assad Serhal
Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Whenever we speak about the revival of the Hima, two questions almost...
Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods
The Hima: A relationship between people and nature
The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...
118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative
SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026
A broad coalition of 118...
Hima Garden: A Safe Haven for Tortoises and Biodiversity Conservation
Tortoises play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and habitat engineers. In the Hima Garden, managed by the Society...
Population and Connectivity: The Vital Role of Hima Sites in Lebanon
Lebanon's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined with the concept of Hima, a traditional community-based conservation approach that dates back over 1,500...
SPNL Launches Emergency Action Plan Under Bioconnect Project
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is excited to announce a pivotal meeting under the Bioconnect Project, to be held...
Birds and Snakes: Mimicry, Predation, and Survival
This Lunar New Year, as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, it is the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating connections between...
SPNL Joins IMET Training to Enhance Hima Management Effectiveness
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) recently participated in a specialized training session on the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET)....
Weekly Butterfly Monitoring: Best Practices for Transects
By Husein Ali Zorkot
Monitoring butterflies offers vital insights into biodiversity and ecosystem health. Here's a comprehensive guide on conducting weekly butterfly counts using transects.
Transect...
