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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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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...
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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...
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Bmakine and Ain Al Sayde Step Forward: New Partnership on the Horizon to Embrace the Hima Model

In another promising step towards strengthening community-led conservation efforts across Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held a highly...
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Qornayel Embraces the Hima Spirit: SPNL and Local Community Unite for Sustainable Development

In a significant step towards strengthening community-led conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) organized a dynamic and interactive meeting...
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Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for...

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
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A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation. Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
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Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time”...

 Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
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AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental...

In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
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APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection...

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
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Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s...

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...
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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