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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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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...
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Celebrate Love & Nature This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, go beyond the ordinary and give a gift that truly makes a difference. Show your loved one how much you care...
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The Spectacle of Egyptian Vultures in Hammana: A Conservation Triumph

In the heart of Lebanon’s Mount Lebanon range, the skies above Hammana tell a story of survival, dedication, and hope. A breathtaking spectacle recently...
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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...
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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,...
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a European Honey Buzzard killed by poachers in Lebanon, (c) @CABS_reports

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...
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Photo Credit: Chadi Saad

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...