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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...

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

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...

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...
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Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time

In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...
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Reviving Lebanon’s Agricultural Heritage: SPNL, GIZ, and Lebanese University Unite to...

In the face of mounting economic challenges and climate uncertainties, Lebanon’s small farmers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Yet, amidst these difficulties, a...
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The Return of the Goldfinch: How Hammana Became a Safe Haven...

For centuries, the European goldfinch has been a beloved presence in Lebanon’s forests and meadows, its bright plumage and melodic song symbolizing freedom, beauty,...
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The Honey Buzzards of Hima Hammana: A Spectacle of Migration and...

Every spring and autumn, the skies over Lebanon come alive with a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of thousands of birds of prey. Among these...
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Rescuing Lebanon’s Majestic Raptors: A Second Chance for the Griffon Vulture

In the heart of Mount Lebanon, at the Luc Hoffmann Hima Home Rescue Center in Hima Kayfoun, a magnificent Griffon Vulture enjoys its daily...
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Reviving Ancestral Paths: The “Darib Jdoudna” Trail Blends Heritage, Nature, and...

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Aley District, the "Darib Jdoudna" trail is more than just a scenic route connecting the towns of...