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...
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...
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...
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...
Launch of SPNL’s 2023 Annual Report: From Nature Reserves to Hima
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Society for Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) 2023 report, available now for download. This annual...
Hima for Peace Identification, Selection, and Management
The main program for SPNL as to all Birdlife International partners in over 120 countries is to protect
birds and conserve sites (IBBAs), together with...
Cooking up opportunities: West Bekaa can experience a “sizzling success” by...
Improper disposal of used cooking oil can have severe consequences for the environment and wildlife. When poured down sinks or drains, it contaminates water...
Towards a National Park in the Upper Beirut River Valley
A new approach to protection in Lebanon will be adopted in the Upper Beirut River Valley, establishing a natural park
Today, the Society for the...
State of the World’s Birds: 2024 Annual Update
This annual update summarises and profiles some of the key developments in bird science and conservation during 2023. Since the last comprehensive edition of State...
Migratory bird of the month: White Stork
With its graceful flight and noble presence, the White Stork continues to capture the imaginations of people around the world, embodying hope, and happiness...
