The “Trail of Roses” at Hima Diman Gardens: Where Nature Meets Spirituality—and Rain Blesses the Opening
Under the patronage and in the presence of Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, with Dr. Antoine Sfeir representing President of the Republic...
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...
SPNL Reaches Hundreds of Lebanese Students Through EU-Funded SNOW Program
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), with funding from the European Union through the BioConnect project, has successfully delivered its...
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)....
