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...
Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community
Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana
In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Fluttering Wonders: A Guide to Lebanon’s Butterflies
Exploring Nature Through the Lens of Husein Ali Zorkot’s Pictorial Guide
In the heart of Lebanon’s diverse landscapes—where lush valleys meet rugged mountains—a quiet yet...
Birds in the Lebanese Hima: A Sanctuary for Avian Diversity
Lebanon’s diverse landscapes, from coastal plains to mountainous regions, create an ideal habitat for a rich variety of bird species. One of the most...
The Hidden Guardians of Hima: Insects Fueling Lebanon’s Protected Ecosystems
Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation system preserving biodiversity, ecosystems, and traditional landscapes through community-based protection. These Hima sites—spanning mountains, valleys, wetlands, and...
Mass Poisoning in the Negev: 335 Black Kites Found Dead
A massive poisoning event has been reported in the Negev, where 335 black kites (Milvus migrans) were found dead, along with other raptors and...
Hima Network in Lebanon: Protecting Nature, Empowering Communities with BioConnect Support
Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation initiative that protects biodiversity, habitats, and cultural heritage while empowering local communities through sustainable environmental practices. The...
Meet the Herps: The Reptiles and Amphibians 
of the...
Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation initiative that protects biodiversity, habitats, and cultural heritage while empowering local communities through sustainable environmental practices. The...
