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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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A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Hima Sites

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation. Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira
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Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
Hima

Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community

 Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain...

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
BirdLife International
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BirdLife International Launches New DataZone: A Landmark in Global Bird and...

After two years of development, BirdLife International proudly unveils its new and improved DataZone platform — a global gateway to cutting-edge scientific knowledge on...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Illegal Songbird Trapping Sites Shut Down in Barja, Lebanon: Over 800...

In a coordinated operation to combat the illegal trapping of migratory birds, more than 800 meters of bird extermination nets were removed in the...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Illegal Bird Nets Removed in Western Bekaa

In a coordinated operation to combat illegal bird trapping, security forces removed bird extermination nets in the area between Mansoura and Gaza in the...
Hima
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“Our Commons Story” Launches: A New Documentary Series Showcasing Mediterranean Communities...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIQy5DiAFye/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Our Commons Story, an episodic environmental documentary film series, officially launches this month, inviting global audiences to journey through the Mediterranean’s living landscapes and...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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From the Skies to Sanctuary: A Marsh Harrier’s Fight for Survival

In the fertile lands of Khiyara, a village nestled in Lebanon’s West Bekaa Valley, a tragic yet telling scene unfolded one spring morning. A...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon