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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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Anti-Poaching Unit

Silent Wings Return to the Wild: APU Unit Releases Rehabilitated Owls in the Heart of Lebanon’s Shouf Cedar Reserve

Deep within the ancient forests of Lebanon's Shouf Cedar Reserve, two pairs of amber eyes blinked cautiously at the world beyond the enclosure. With...

New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now Open

The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...

Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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New Pictorial Guide Showcases Lebanon’s Rich Animal Diversity – Pre-order Now...

The highly anticipated "A Pictorial Guide to the Animals of Lebanon" by Husein Ali Zorkot has been released, offering an unprecedented look into the...
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Strengthening Environmental Education: SNOW Program Collaboration with Green Hill School

A highly productive meeting was held at Green Hill School in Chbanieh with the headmaster, Ms. Hind Bou Raslan, and the HR and Community...
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The Urgent Need for Water Harvesting in West Bekaa: Combating the...

By Wassim El Khatib Fish & Wildlife Unit Manager After extensive monitoring by the Fish & Wildlife Unit, alarming signs of water depletion and environmental...
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Flight for Survival: Combating the Illegal Killing of Migratory Birds in...

A Haven Turned Battleground for Birds Lebanon lies at the heart of one of the world’s most crucial migratory routes, the East Mediterranean Flyway. Millions...
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Rare Marbled Duck Documentation at Ammiq Wetland: A Landmark for Lebanon’s...

Water birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, especially in wetland habitats. As Lebanon prepares to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February...
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Gegenes nostrodamus

Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot

In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured stunning images of the Gegenes...