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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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Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraoun Lake: Partnerships for a Living Landscape

In the fertile heart of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, the Litani River and Qaraoun Lake have long sustained communities, agriculture, and biodiversity. Yet decades of...
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Guardians of Anjar: How Youth Are Turning a Wetland into a Classroom for Ecotourism and Care

At sunrise in Anjar, the wetland mist lifts slowly off reedbeds and willow groves, unveiling a mosaic of water channels where dragonflies skim and...
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Hamana: Where Fossils, Forests, and the Hima Model Shape a Living Heritage

On the slopes of Kneyseh Mountain, above the picturesque Lebanese village of Hamana, time stretches across millions of years. From the bustling souk and...
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APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Lehfed, Byblos District

In the lush hills of Jbeil, a troubling discovery recently came to light: nearly 150 meters of illegal “death nets” stretched across the waters...
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Mapping Conservation: A Digital Revolution for Lebanon’s Natural Heritage

Lebanon’s skies are a crucial corridor for millions of migratory birds navigating between Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, rapid urban expansion, habitat loss, and...
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SPNL’s Anti-Poaching Unit Engages Students at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs...

The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) conducted a hands-on awareness and training session at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs Antonines – Zahle, engaging around 40 high...
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Underage Hunters Intercepted in Hima Hammana: Anti-Poaching Efforts in Action

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM, in Hima Hammana, two young individuals under the age of 18 were spotted illegally firing hunting...
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Hima Hammana Raptor Count: A Legacy of Conservation at Anahita Bird Watching...

Nestled along the Damascus Highway in Jabal Lubnan, Lebanon, Hima Hammana Raptor Count, also known as the Anahita Bird Watching Site, continues to play...
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A Kelp Gull swoops at a Sky TV drone covering a cricket match in Wellington on January 7, 2015 (New Zealand was playing Sri Lanka). Photo: Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images

SPNL Urges Videographers to Refrain from Using Drones to Film Migratory...

Drones are increasingly used to monitor, film, and survey birds. Studies suggest that, compared to traditional methods such as ground counts or helicopter surveys,...
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Raptor Count Kicks Off at Hima Hammana: A Gateway to the...

Today marks the official opening of the Hima Hammana Raptor Count, a key event in Lebanon’s conservation calendar, as birdwatchers, researchers, and conservationists gather...
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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