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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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Homat Al Hima

30 New Nature Guides Graduate Under SPNL’s Homat al Hima Programme

Under the "Towards Lebanon's First Natural Park" project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and as part of the Homat...

The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation

In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...

Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition

Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...

Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook

By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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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...
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A Shocking Sight in the Negev: The Dead Black Kites

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...
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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...
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🦎 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...
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Butterfly Garden: A Thriving Wildlife Community in Lebanon’s Quranic and Biblical...

Nestled within two sacred landscapes—the Quranic Garden in Kayfoun and the Biblical Garden in Chemlan, the Butterfly Garden is more than just a haven...
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Pines, Cedars, Oaks, and Blooms: SPNL’s Tree, Shrub, and Wildflower Nursery...

A Green Haven for Lebanon’s Native Flora Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, the Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature...