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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 Farm

AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana

In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...

APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...

Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves

A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
Grey-breasted Parakeets © Fábio Nunes / Aquasis

How BirdLife International and the Conservation Leadership Programme Are Shaping the Future of Global Conservation

In the sweltering forests of northeastern Brazil, a once-forgotten parrot has reclaimed the skies. Thousands of miles away in Assam, India, young girls don...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Butterflies of the Higher Matn Natural Park: A Conservation Milestone from...

Nestled on the slopes above the Beirut River Valley, Hima Ras El Matn is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to a vibrant array...
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A Field Trip Connecting Mothers with Nature and History in Hima...

A group of mothers from the Lebanese Evangelical School for Boys and Girls – Loueizeh, accompanied by relatives and friends, embarked on a remarkable...
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Through the Lens of Chadi Saad: Capturing the Wildlife of Hima...

Hima Hammana and the surrounding landscapes of Mount Lebanon are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, where forests, meadows, and rocky outcrops create...
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Native Woodland Trees Aim for Bold 2025-2026 Reforestation Targets

Mount Lebanon Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is committed to restoring Lebanon’s forests by cultivating and planting native tree species...
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“Hima EcoMedia”: The World’s First Sustainable Media Hima

The National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) honored...
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The First Practical Field Guide to Lebanon’s Nighttime Pollinators

Butterfly watching wouldn’t be complete without moths! These fascinating nocturnal insects play a crucial role in pollination, agriculture, and the balance of ecosystems. For...