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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

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...
Hima

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...
Hima

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...
Anti-Poaching Unit

APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Lehfed, Byblos District

In the lush hills of Jbeil, a troubling discovery recently came to light: nearly 150 meters of illegal “death nets” stretched across the waters...
Doroub Al-Hima
SPNL

Al-Abadiyah Celebrates Environmental Hike Under the “Doroub Al-Hima” Project

In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and community engagement, Al-Abadiyah Club, in collaboration with the “Doroub Al-Hima” project by the Society for the Protection...
Hima
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SPNL Hosts Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh for Hima...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is honored to welcome Dr. Mazin Butros Qumsiyeh — renowned Palestinian scientist, author, and...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain...

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
BirdLife International
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BirdLife International Launches New DataZone: A Landmark in Global Bird and...

After two years of development, BirdLife International proudly unveils its new and improved DataZone platform — a global gateway to cutting-edge scientific knowledge on...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Illegal Songbird Trapping Sites Shut Down in Barja, Lebanon: Over 800...

In a coordinated operation to combat the illegal trapping of migratory birds, more than 800 meters of bird extermination nets were removed in the...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Illegal Bird Nets Removed in Western Bekaa

In a coordinated operation to combat illegal bird trapping, security forces removed bird extermination nets in the area between Mansoura and Gaza in the...
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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