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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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Lebanese Environment Forum Pushes for a Legal Framework for Marine Protected Areas Network in Lebanon

After years of active efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s environment, particularly its coastal and marine ecosystems, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), in partnership with the...

Nature’s Silent Guardians: Celebrating Vultures on International Vulture Awareness Day

A Misunderstood Bird with a Vital Role They circle high above the savannas, deserts, and mountains, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. For centuries, vultures...
The Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon

2,900 Species Illustrated, 440 Recorded in Beirut Valley: Lebanon’s Biodiversity in Focus

Lebanon’s Beirut Valley has once again revealed its secrets through the lens of biomonitoring. With every hike, photograph, and field note, Husein Ali Zorkot...

Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...
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SPNL Advances Conservation Efforts in Hima Qleileh and Hima Mansouri Under...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), through the Bioconnect Project funded by the European Union, is driving impactful conservation efforts...
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SPNL Strengthens Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Hima Kherbet Qanafar and Hima...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), through the Bioconnect Project funded by the European Union, has been making significant strides...
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Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae, Marjoram, inflorescences. Source Wikimedia

SPNL Strengthens Conservation Efforts in Hammana and Ras El Maten Under...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is advancing its conservation efforts in Hima Hammana and Hima Ras El Maten, a...
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SPNL Conservation Efforts in Shouf Biosphere Reserve Under the Bioconnect Project

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in collaboration with the Al Shouf Cedar Society, is spearheading impactful conservation efforts in...
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More details Montivipera bornmuelleri syn Vipera bornmuelleri at Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon Nature Reserve Conservation Efforts Under the Bioconnect Project

The Mount Hermon Nature Reserve, a jewel of biodiversity in Lebanon, has taken center stage in conservation efforts under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...
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In September 2024, an endangered sea turtle was rescued by activist Fadia Jouma and released during the 10th release event at Hima Al Mansouri in southern Lebanon. Her dedication highlights the critical role of local conservationists in protecting vulnerable species. Photo Credit: Fadia Jouma

SPNL Advances Biodiversity Conservation in Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve Under the...

The Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve (TCNR), a critical site for biodiversity in Lebanon, is witnessing significant conservation advancements under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...