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...
Kfarmatta: A Sanctuary of Nature, Heritage, and Sustainable Tourism in the...
By Raghida Haddad Editor-in-chief of Al Hima magazine
Kfarmatta is a beautiful village in the Aley District, located in Mount Lebanon Governorate. Its name in...
Doroub Al-Hima: An Eco-Trail for Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Aley District
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has established an eco-trail named "Doroub Al-Hima," stretching 83 kilometers across several villages in...
Mapping nature’s connectivity: SPNL’s vision for Lebanon’s Himas
By Miryam Salloum Biodiversity Research and Data Manager
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.
Amid Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, a pioneering initiative is...
A year of data-driven wildlife conservation
By Yara Alchammas, Former Biodiversity Research and Data Manager
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.
Advancing data collection and management
In 2023, SPNL...
SPNL utilizes innovative mapping tools to advance conservation initiatives across Lebanon
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has introduced dynamic mapping tools...
Upper Matn Natural Park: A promising conservation initiative
By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima Program Manager
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.
In a groundbreaking conservation effort, the Society for...
