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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Enhancing the Capabilities of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU): From Surveillance to...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) continues to strengthen its operations by refining surveillance and tracking techniques, expanding training and capacity-building programs, enhancing collaboration with security...
New Guidance on OECMs Provides Framework for Conservation Beyond Protected Areas
A newly released 112-page report, Guidance on OECMs, offers insights into Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)—areas that contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, even...
