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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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Anti-Poaching Unit

APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District 

In the lush hills of Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District, a troubling discovery recently came to light: illegal “death nets” stretched across local waters. These indiscriminate...

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...

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...

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...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
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Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...

Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
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A Tale of Survival and Loss: The Long-legged Buzzard of Hima...

Hima Hammana has long been a sanctuary for birds of prey, a place where the sky comes alive with the graceful flight of raptors....
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Guardians of the Sky: Kestrels of Hima Hammana

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Hammana, a...
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A pictorial guide to filling out field templates: Monitoring Lebanon’s Ecosystems...

In the heart of Lebanon’s diverse landscapes, where forests meet rivers and mountains give way to grazing lands, a unique initiative is empowering citizens...
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Quick Track: Lebanon’s New App for Biodiversity and Environmental Protection

In the heart of Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, where cedar forests, wetlands, and migratory bird paths intertwine, a new digital tool is making its mark...
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Love in the Wild: Courtship and Mating, According to Foxes, Falcons,...

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Valentine’s Day is a time for love, and...