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...
Lebanon’s Green Revolution: SPNL Empowers Farmers with Sustainable Hima Farm Initiative
SPNL is fostering sustainable agriculture by working closely with local farmers to improve crop quality while protecting surrounding ecosystems. Under the Hima Farm program, within the...
From Rivers to Forests: SPNL’s Fight for Wildlife Conservation
The Fish & Wildlife Unit is a specialized division within the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) dedicated to the protection,...
Making Your Own Butterfly Garden: A Startup Guide
Husein Ali Zorkot
You can create your own fantastic butterfly garden anywhere—whether at home on a balcony, patio, or near a hedge or lawn. With...
Introducing “A Butterfly Beauty”: A Children’s Storybook of Metamorphosis
SPNL is proud to announce the of “A Butterfly Beauty,” a captivating children’s storybook that takes young readers on an enchanting journey through the...
On the Wings of Butterflies: Kayfoun’s Butterfly Garden Opens as an...
This spring, a groundbreaking chapter in Lebanese eco-tourism is unfolding in the Quranic Garden of Kayfoun with the upcoming inauguration of a large-scale butterfly...
Bioconnect: Ensuring Connectivity for the Benefit of Nature and People
The West Bekaa region is one of the most ecologically significant areas in Lebanon, serving as a vital corridor for birds and biodiversity. This...
