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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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SPNL’s BioConnect Project Unveils Comprehensive Study on Herpetofauna in Lebanon’s Himas

Under the BioConnect project funded by the European Union, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has conducted an extensive study...
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SPNL Congratulates Nizar Hani on His Appointment as Minister of Agriculture

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Nizar Hani on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture...
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The Cattle Egret: Nature’s Elegant Partner in Ammiq Wetland

A Wetland Icon The Ammiq Wetland, a jewel in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, is home to an array of captivating bird species. Among them is the...
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The Night Heron of Ammiq: A Story of Survival and Serenity

Nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley, Ammiq Wetland stands as one of Lebanon’s last remaining freshwater marshes, a critical habitat teeming with...
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Guardians of Ammiq: The Little Squacco Heron’s Story of Survival

In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, nestled among the lush reeds and shimmering waters, lies the Ammiq Wetland—a sanctuary of biodiversity and a...
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Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Hima Hammana After the Snowstorm! ❄️🏔️

Following the snowstorm that hit Lebanon on February 7, 2025, Hima Hammana has transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountain trails and the...