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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

Saghbine Moves Toward Joining the National Hima Network Following BioConnect Exhibition Success

Following the resounding success of the BioConnect traveling exhibition held yesterday in West Bekaa, a promising new chapter in local conservation efforts began today...
Doroub Al-Hima

AIM Campers Connect with Nature on Scenic Visit to Hima Bissour – Darb Al-Talleh

As part of the AIM Summer Camp activities at AIM Academy Aley, a group of enthusiastic campers embarked on an unforgettable journey to حمى...
Hima

“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...
Hima Sites

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...
Hima
SPNL

Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, Chadi Saad explores the...

I always strive to capture images that align with the seasons, though the shifting climate makes this increasingly challenging. The traditional cycles of nature,...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Lavender and Carpenter Bees: A Natural Harmony of Healing and Pollination

Nature has long provided humans with remedies for health and wellbeing, while also ensuring the ecological balance of our surroundings. Two remarkable components of...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Attribution: John Trololo (Wikipedia Creative Commons)

Rediscovery of Charaxes jasius jasius in Lebanon: A Rare Butterfly Returns

Lebanon’s biodiversity has been enriched by an exciting rediscovery—the rare nymphalid butterfly Charaxes jasius jasius (Linnaeus, 1767). For over four decades, this striking butterfly...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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The Vital Role of Bees in Pollinating Wild Mint in Lebanese...

Lebanon’s nature is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wild mint (Mentha longifolia) thriving in their rich ecosystems. Among the...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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The butterflies and wildlife of Jahiliyeh, located within the Damour River Valley among riverine woodland and upland mixed broadleaf forests.

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation and...

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation The Damour River Valley is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with vibrant butterflies and diverse wildlife....
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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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