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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

From Rivers to Resilience: How SPNL Advanced Nature Conservation Across Lebanon in Late 2025

Between November and December 2025, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) intensified its work across Lebanon’s most sensitive ecosystems, rivers,...
Biodiversity Guardianship

At Dawn in the Beqaa: How SPNL s Tracking Lebanon’s Birds, One Checklist at a Time

In the early hours of the morning, when mist still lingers above wetlands and fields, Chadi Saad is already in the field. Notebook in...
Azanus-jesous-J.M.-Garg Photo Credit : Husein Ali Zorkot 
Butterflies of Lebanon

SPNL and the Art of Conservation: Documenting Life, One Species at a Time in Lebanon

In a modest field cabin overlooking the hills of Mount Lebanon, surrounded by sketchbooks, cameras, plant presses, and reference volumes, the work of documenting...
Environment

SPNL Participates in Rachaya and Beyond’s Ceremony Marking Ten Years of Volunteer Action

At the kind invitation of Rachaya and Beyond, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) took part in the honorary ceremony...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Lebanese Businessman Donates 4×4 Vehicle to Support the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU)

In a gesture reflecting a national commitment to preserving biodiversity in Lebanon, a businessman from the Keserwan region – who preferred to remain anonymous...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Mount Lebanon Hima Center: A Haven for Wildlife and the Return...

Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Mount Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Hima Center stands as a beacon of hope for migratory birds and wildlife....
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

The Common Crane… A Sky Visitor Worth Protecting!

Every year, Lebanon’s skies witness a breathtaking spectacle as thousands of migratory birds pass through on their journey between Europe and Africa. However, this...
Hima
SPNL

Reviving the Hima: An Ancient Conservation Method

Faced with escalating desertification and overgrazing, Jordan is embracing an ancient land-management practice known as the hima to restore degraded ecosystems while supporting local...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Jour El Bawashek: A Safe Haven for Migrating White Storks and...

High in the majestic landscape of Mount Lebanon, Jour El Bawashek stands as a beacon of hope for migrating birds, offering a critical sanctuary...
Hima Sites
SPNL

Through the Lens of Conservation: The Floral Beauty of Hima Ebel...

Nestled atop a hill at 760 meters above sea level, Ebel el Saqi is a village that epitomizes the harmonious blend of natural beauty...
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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