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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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Hima

SPNL and USEK Explore Strategic Partnership to Empower the Next Generation of Hima Guardians

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has taken another step toward strengthening the links between nature conservation, cultural heritage, and...

Boats from Maritime Heritage

Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi In the past, fishing and pearl oyster diving were the primary sources of income for most coastal communities. These activities were...

Palm Frond Weaving

Umm Humaid Al Mansoori I have loved weaving with palm fronds since I was a child, watching my family practice this traditional craft. I later...

Pearl Diving: A Journey Between Death and Life

Ahmed Al Ali Pearl diving was among the hardest, most exhausting, and most dangerous experiences ever endured by the people of the sea. It was...
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Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...

Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
SPNL

A Tale of Survival and Loss: The Long-legged Buzzard of Hima...

Hima Hammana has long been a sanctuary for birds of prey, a place where the sky comes alive with the graceful flight of raptors....
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Guardians of the Sky: Kestrels of Hima Hammana

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Hammana, a...
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A pictorial guide to filling out field templates: Monitoring Lebanon’s Ecosystems...

In the heart of Lebanon’s diverse landscapes, where forests meet rivers and mountains give way to grazing lands, a unique initiative is empowering citizens...
SPNL

Quick Track: Lebanon’s New App for Biodiversity and Environmental Protection

In the heart of Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, where cedar forests, wetlands, and migratory bird paths intertwine, a new digital tool is making its mark...
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Love in the Wild: Courtship and Mating, According to Foxes, Falcons,...

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Valentine’s Day is a time for love, and...