SPNL Participates in Rachaya and Beyond’s Ceremony Marking Ten Years of Volunteer Action
At the kind invitation of Rachaya and Beyond, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) took part in the honorary ceremony...
When Migration Turns Fatal: Lebanon’s Growing Threat to Migratory Birds
Lebanon, a small country with an outsized ecological role, sits at the heart of one of the world’s most important migratory bird routes. Every...
Hima: From Letter Memory to Contemporary Environmental Governance
Four Thousand Years of Natural Resource Management
Hima is not a recent invention nor an isolated historical practice. Rather, it represents a surface layer built...
From Awareness to Partnership, Building a Shared Front Against Illegal Hunting in Deir El Ahmar
In the heart of Lebanon’s northern Bekaa, where natural landscapes are closely intertwined with local livelihoods, the Union of Deir El Ahmar Municipalities hosted...
Responsible Hunter Pierre Abou Jaoudeh Hands Over the Rescued Golden Eagle...
Based on a documented complaint from an environmental activist and a sustainable hunter regarding the presence of a raptor, specifically a Golden Eagle, inside...
Up Close with the Pelicans of Lebanon: A Spectacle in Flight...
Each year, from the first week of September until mid-October, the skies over Lebanon witness a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of pelicans. Since 2019,...
The International Impact of Illegal Bird Hunting in Lebanon
Lebanon, a small but ecologically rich country, sits along one of the most important migratory routes for birds—the African-Eurasian Flyway. Each year, millions of...
Marine Birds of North Lebanon – A Crucial Conservation Effort
Lebanon’s coastline, stretching from Batroun to Cheikh Zennad, serves as an essential habitat for migrating and breeding marine birds. Despite the country's relatively small...
The Rise of Exotic Birds in Lebanon’s Littoral Zone
Lebanon’s rich biodiversity has long been home to a diverse array of bird species, from native raptors soaring over the mountains to migratory songbirds...
The Birds of Lebanon in the Face of Climate Variation
In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon's diverse landscapes provide sanctuary to an astonishing variety of bird species. From the lush coastal plains to...
