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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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The Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon
Hima

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...
Hima

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...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Anti-Poaching Unit: From Awareness to Institutional Partnerships for Bird Protection in Lebanon

Between July 23 and August 23, 2025, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) carried out a packed agenda of activities that combined awareness, field patrols, community...
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Restoring Rivers and Strengthening Himas: SPNL’s Progress in West Bekaa

Between 23 July and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), under the leadership of Wassim El Khatib, focused on advancing...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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APU Unit’s Meeting with Some Ras El Metn Hunters on the...

The APU Unit met with a group of hunters from Ras El Metn during the Annual Hima Forum organized by SPNL. The event honored His...
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Strengthening Volunteerism: Monthly Progress Report Highlights Key Efforts to Build Engagement

The Volunteering and Outreach Department, led by Amer Saidi, has issued the monthly technical report summarizing activities and accomplishments from December 25, 2024, to...
Hima
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Photographs copyrights of Husein Ali Zorkot, Butterfly Garden Manager

SPNL Advances Biodiversity Conservation in Lebanon with Notable Achievements

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues to make strides in biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability. The latest technical report...
Hima
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Environment Minister Champions ‘Annual Hima Forum’ Under EU-Funded BioConnect Initiative

Nasser Yassin: Preliminary Approval Granted for Establishing Natural Park in Upper Metn Asaad Serhal: Lebanon Now Boasts 33 Reserves Covering 6% of Its Territory Lebanon’s caretaker...
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Baisour Hima: A Natural Jewel in Lebanon

Baisour Hima is one of Lebanon’s natural gems, a region rich in biodiversity and natural beauty that reflects the uniqueness of the Lebanese environment....
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BioConnect Implementing Partners Convene at EU Delegation in Beirut to Discuss...

The BioConnect project, an EU-funded initiative aimed at ensuring effective management and governance of sites of ecological importance in Southern Lebanon, held its Implementing...
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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