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...
Pruning and Planting for Peace: The Transformation of the Quranic Garden
Nestled in the heart of Kayfoun, Lebanon, the Quranic Garden is blossoming into a serene sanctuary where nature and spirituality intertwine. As part of...
Environmental Activity in Baisour Hima to Promote Ecotourism
Under the patronage of Baisour Municipality, Baisour Hiking Group, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) as part...
The Farmers of Lebanon’s Forests: The Caucasian Squirrel’s Role in Nature...
Deep in the heart of Lebanon’s lush woodlands, a rare and fascinating sight has been captured—a pair of Caucasian squirrels (Sciurus anomalus) mating in...
Common Linnet Returns to Nest in Hammana’s Hima Forests!
Exciting news from Hammana’s Hima forests! The Common Linnet (Linaria cannabina), known locally as تفيفيحي, has once again returned to nest at an altitude...
APU Unit Documents Violations in the North and Submits Complaints to...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) , through its operations team patrols and sustainable hunters' groups in the North, is actively documenting violations related to the...
Lebanese Businessman Donates 4×4 Vehicle to Support the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU)
In a gesture reflecting a national commitment to preserving biodiversity in Lebanon, a businessman from the Keserwan region – who preferred to remain anonymous...
