SPNL

SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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Illegal Hunter Arrested in Dinnieh Following Documented Violations by the Anti-Poaching Unit

Based on a documented complaint submitted by sustainable hunters to the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), the APU’s electronic tracking and investigation team prepared a detailed...

Major Operation Shuts Down One of the Largest Illegal Bird Trapping Sites Ever Recorded in Lebanon

In a major coordinated operation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), through its Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) jointly operated with MESHC...

Joint Operation by APU, Ministry of Agriculture, and Internal Security Forces Removes Illegal Wildlife Trade Violations in Al-Labweh

Al-Labweh, Northern Beqaa – As part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and enforce environmental law, the Anti-Poaching Unit, in coordination with Dr. Abbas...

SPNL Launches Official Map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh: Strengthening Community Conservation Through Science and Transparency

 The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has officially launched the geospatial map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh, marking a new milestone in...
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Swallowtail Magic: First Record of Papilio machaon at the Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden is delighted to announce a remarkable first—the recorded presence of swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) within its vibrant ecosystem. This exciting discovery...
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Arsal hosts “One Square Meter” Workshop

The One Square Meter is a needle-felt sculpture which creatively demonstrates, in tangible form, the link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. It is comprised...
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Wings & Waves Newsletter | June 2019

Wings & Waves Newsletter | June 2019 CEPF small grants for Cultural Landscapes in Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan CEPF has just announced the...
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BirdLife hosts joint WORKSHOP in Madrid on the Monitoring and Raising...

The International Workshop on the Illegal Killing, Trapping and Trade of Birds: Monitoring and Raising Public Awareness took place in Madrid, Spain on the...
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Lavender Season in Full Bloom: A Fragrant Spectacle Unfolds

As spring unfolds across Lebanon, vibrant lavenders are in full bloom, heralding the season of butterflies, bees, and hummingbird hawkmoths. Nature enthusiasts and families...
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CEPF small grants for Cultural Landscapes in Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and...

CEPF has just announced the call for small grants for Mediterranean cultural landscapes; eligible countries are Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan. You can find the call...