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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 Sites

Lala Municipality Recognized as a New Hima Site in Lebanon

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly announced today the official designation of Lala Municipality as a Hima site, recognizing...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Lebanese Army in collaboration with APU Unit Halt Dozens of Illegal Hunters in Daria – Dinnieh

A joint night operation carried out by the Lebanese Army, in direct coordination with the APU Unit and Army Intelligence in Dinnieh (North Lebanon),...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Awareness Session in Qammouaa – Fnaydeq on Responsible Hunting and Biodiversity Protection

As part of national efforts to combat illegal hunting and promote the sustainable management of natural resources, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), upon the invitation...
What we do

Building Lebanon’s First Natural Park: SPNL Engages Local Leaders in the Beirut River Valley

As part of the project “Beirut River Valley: Towards Establishing Lebanon’s First Natural Park”, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC),...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™

The IUCN Red List now includes 138,374 species of which 38,543 are threatened with extinction. “Today’s IUCN Red List update is a powerful sign that,...
BirdLife International
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In memory of Fritz Hirt: a leading figure in the formation...

On 17 July 2021 BirdLife International lost its honorary member Fritz Hirt, one of the leading Swiss conservationists, a few days after his 76th...
BirdLife International
SPNL

Here’s how 7 iconic migratory bird species spent the spring &...

Digging metre-long tunnels, luring away predators, stealing other bird’s nests… the breeding season is never dull for these seven bird species, which are now...
Hima
SPNL

Assad Serhal will be granted IUCN’s highest awards in the upcoming...

Assad Serhal, the Director General of SPNL (Birdlife Lebanon) and the winner of Midori Prize 2018 is nominated by IUCN Council, on the recommendation of the Awards Jury, to...
Publications
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SPNL Special Issue 2021

https://issuu.com/spnl/docs/spnl_special_issue_2021
Hima
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Assad Serhal the pioneer hero of Himas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tBG_d6qtWk “The first time I held the binoculars to my eyes I fell in love with birds…” This statement sums up Mr. Assad Serhal’s passion for...
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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