SPNL Organizes “School with No Walls” Learning Day at Hima Bayssour
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) organized a learning day at Hima Bayssour under its School with No Walls (SNOW)...
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...
From Tradition to Global Conservation: How Hima Aligns with IUCN’s Criteria...
In December 2022, over 190 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (also known as The Biodiversity Plan) – an international commitment to better protect...
Successful Inauguration of Kayfoun Plant Nursery Under the Patronage of Minister...
Successful Inauguration of Kayfoun Plant Nursery Under the Patronage of Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
Mapping Conservation: A Digital Revolution for Lebanon’s Natural Heritage
Lebanon’s skies are a crucial corridor for millions of migratory birds navigating between Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, rapid urban expansion, habitat loss, and...
SPNL’s Anti-Poaching Unit Engages Students at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) conducted a hands-on awareness and training session at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs Antonines – Zahle, engaging around 40 high...
Underage Hunters Intercepted in Hima Hammana: Anti-Poaching Efforts in Action
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM, in Hima Hammana, two young individuals under the age of 18 were spotted illegally firing hunting...
Hima Hammana Raptor Count: A Legacy of Conservation at Anahita Bird Watching...
Nestled along the Damascus Highway in Jabal Lubnan, Lebanon, Hima Hammana Raptor Count, also known as the Anahita Bird Watching Site, continues to play...
