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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...
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...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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A male owl heads home to his mate, dinner in claw, after snatching up a kangaroo rat in the Sonoran Desert’s continually shifting landscape.

Saving the Desert’s Most Tenacious Birds

In the heart of Arizona’s arid landscapes, a small owl peered out from a cardboard pet carrier, its large yellow eyes scanning the surroundings...
Hima
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A Blooming Paradise: The Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun in March...

As the crisp winter air begins to soften, giving way to the warmth of spring, the Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun, nestled in the...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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“This finding extends the known range of the species in the region and globally. It highlights the importance of continued biodiversity surveys, particularly in underrepresented areas like Lebanon, where species may exist unnoticed for decades.” Photo Credit: Rami Khashab

A Tiny Survivor: The Long-Eared Hedgehog’s First Recorded Appearance in Lebanon

By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) In the vast and arid landscapes of...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Poland and Lebanon Unite to Protect White Storks: A Symbol of...

A Message of Protection and Coexistence The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Beirut has issued an urgent call to protect White Storks, one...
Hima
SPNL

Bridging Science and Conservation: A Month of Bird Monitoring Success

The past month has been a period of rigorous fieldwork and substantial progress in our bird monitoring efforts. Covering extensive ground across Lebanon, our...
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SPNL

Bridging Conservation and Development: A Month of Progress in Nature Protection

By Bassima Khatib, Head of Nature Conservation Department A Vision for Sustainability Over the past month, the Nature Conservation Department has embarked on a crucial journey...
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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