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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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BirdLife International

World Migratory Bird Day Highlights the Power of Community Science

Ahead of World Migratory Bird Day on 10 October 2026, a global campaign is celebrating the people whose observations help protect migratory birds—and highlighting...

Every Bird Counts: Why World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Matters for Lebanon

As the world marks World Migratory Bird Day on 10 October, Lebanon has a special responsibility—and an opportunity—to protect the birds crossing its skies....

Where the Sky Has No Borders: BirdLife International’s Global Partnership Meeting and Flyways Summit

From the Arctic to Africa, migratory birds connect continents, ecosystems and people. In Nairobi, the global conservation community gathered to protect the invisible highways...

Hima for Peace Takes Centre Stage at BirdLife Summit in Nairobi

From protecting birds and habitats to building bridges between communities, Lebanon’s Hima revival offers a community-led pathway to conservation, resilience and peace   Nairobi, Kenya —...
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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A Field Trip Connecting Mothers with Nature and History in Hima...

A group of mothers from the Lebanese Evangelical School for Boys and Girls – Loueizeh, accompanied by relatives and friends, embarked on a remarkable...
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Through the Lens of Chadi Saad: Capturing the Wildlife of Hima...

Hima Hammana and the surrounding landscapes of Mount Lebanon are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, where forests, meadows, and rocky outcrops create...
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Native Woodland Trees Aim for Bold 2025-2026 Reforestation Targets

Mount Lebanon Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is committed to restoring Lebanon’s forests by cultivating and planting native tree species...
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“Hima EcoMedia”: The World’s First Sustainable Media Hima

The National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) honored...
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The First Practical Field Guide to Lebanon’s Nighttime Pollinators

Butterfly watching wouldn’t be complete without moths! These fascinating nocturnal insects play a crucial role in pollination, agriculture, and the balance of ecosystems. For...