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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 Sites

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

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...
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Environmental Delegation Engages Beirut Municipality on Marine Reserve and Natural Site...

As part of national efforts to protect the marine environment and enhance the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, a joint delegation visited Beirut Mayor Abdullah...
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In this interview, Andre Bechara delves into the deep-rooted meaning of Hima, an ancient conservation practice that fosters community-led stewardship of nature. 🌍💚

Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...

The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
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Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...

In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...
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Hima’s Winter Tapestry: Nature’s Resilience in Storm and Snow

Experience winter’s drama in three captivating videos. Witness a steadfast Common Buzzard at Hima Hammana defying a fierce storm, a river at Chagour Hammana...
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From the Sea to the Summit: A Stormy Expedition to Safeguard...

On a tempestuous day, a determined team from SPNL—Hamada Malaeb, project manager of the Doroub Al Hima trail, André Bechara, the Director of the “School...
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Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time

In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...