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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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Hima

Hima Kefraya: A Step Toward a Cleaner Environment and a Greener Future

In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has...
Hima Sites

Lebanon Welcomes Its 39th Hima: Hima Saghbine Strengthens the Bond Between Nature and People

Nestled in the green heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the village of Saghbine has become home to the country’s 39th Hima, a community-managed conservation...
Hima

Skimming the Autumn Light: Three Terns at Aammiq

On a warm September morning at Aammiq Wetland—the largest remaining freshwater marsh in Lebanon—wildlife photographer and SPNL Birdwatcher Chadi Saad caught a fleeting trio...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Major Bird Trapping Operation in Halba, North Lebanon Shut Down!

Today, we delivered a significant blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season 🍂. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
Al-Hima Magazine
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From the Editor: A Warm Welcome to the 4th Edition of...

Raghida Haddad, Editor in Chief This issue of Al-Hima is published amidst bombing, burning, and displacement. Yet, this comes as no surprise, as the people...
BirdLife International
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Assad Serhal Congratulates Vera Voronova on Winning the 2024 MIDORI Prize...

The AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MIDORI...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Please submit your comments by 21 October 2024. The category of the following species in the Middle East is being reassessed for the 2025 Red List update: Redwing (Turdus iliacus)

Call for Input: Birdlife Red List Team Seeks Feedback on Proposed...

The Birdlife International Red List Team seeks valuable input to inform critical decisions regarding possible category changes for bird species listed on the IUCN...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Al-Hima Magazine 4th Issue

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SPNL releases the fourth issue of Al-Hima Magazine: Bird conservation...

The Society issued the fourth issue of Al-Hima magazine for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL). Its main topic is the urgent protection...
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Hima Anjar and the Umayyad ruins – Natural and Cultural values...

 Hima Anjar and the Umayyad ruins – Natural and Cultural values Anjar, West Beqaa, Lebanon  Ghassan Ramadan-Jaradi1, Bassam Al Kantar2, Assad Serhal3 and Bassima Khatib4 1) grjaradi@hotmail.com,...
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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