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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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Hima

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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Decline of Water Birds at Al Mansoura Lake and Ammiq Wetland...

Lebanon experienced an entire month of January without significant rainfall—a concerning trend for a country already struggling with post-war recovery and a prolonged economic...
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Red-headed Woodpecker pair at a nest cavity

Exploring the World of Birds: A Journey with Cornell Lab Bird...

In an era where digital learning has opened new doors for nature enthusiasts, the Cornell Lab Bird Academy stands out as a haven for...
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Guardians of the Sky: The Short-toed Snake Eagles of Hammana

A Tale of Resilience, Conservation, and the Struggle for Survival Nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s mountains, Hammana has long been a sanctuary for migrating...
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SPNL Participates in GIZ Workshop on Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables in Aley

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the workshop "Building Trust and Practical Planning" for the Value Chain Group...
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A White stork, shot dead by poachers near Tripoli (Lebanon)

New study reveals extent of wildlife crime in Lebanon using photos...

The Cambridge University Press has published a ground-breaking new peer-reviewed paper regarding the scale and impact of illegal bird poaching in Lebanon. The study...
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Traveling Mobile Workshop and Exhibition on the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)...

As part of a series of exhibitions along the Lebanese coast, the Lebanese Environmental Forum (LEF) organized the sixth edition of its mobile workshop...