“Weaving Hima” Exhibition Highlights Grassroots Environmental Action in the Bekaa
Under the patronage of Her Excellency the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara El-Zein, and in collaboration with the Litani River Authority, the Society for...
One Hima at a Time: Kefraya Joins Lebanon’s Expanding Network of Community-Led Conservation Areas
Kefraya, a village nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley and best known for its vineyards and sweeping agricultural plains, has taken a...
Sunset Hike on the Hima Trail in Baysour
In a breathtaking blend of nature, sport, and awareness, the group I Hike organized a special eco-sports event titled “Sunset on the Hima Trail...
Baysour Celebrates Nature: Eco-Hiking Event on the Hima Trail
In an atmosphere full of energy and community spirit, Baysour Hiking Group, in collaboration with The Progressive Youth Organization – Baysour Cell, organized a...
Sea Turtles
One of SPNL’s strategy is to protect globally threatened species, amongst them are Sea Turtles. There are two species of sea turtles that breed...
Syrian Serin Bird
The Syrian Serin or Serinus Syriacus bird (النّعار السوري) is considered globally threatened and is currently classified as Vulnerable (VU) by Birdlife International (2011)....
Common Otter
The common otter was first seen in Anjar in 2007 feeding on fish, via a monitoring camera of a restaurant. This incidence led SPNL...
Wild Cat
Felis silvestris
Distribution: this subspecies occurs in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in SPNL IBA site (Aanjar/Kfar Zabad...
SPNL receives “Best Practice” Award from the United Nations for improving...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL – BirdLife in Lebanon) recently received an international ‘best practice’ award for their work...
Hima Andket
Andket is recognized for being the biggest village in Akkar with a widely spread forest. In addition of its historical and cultural importance being...
