SPNL Releases Seventh Issue of Al Hima: Dr. Grethel Aguilar on Leading International Union for Conservation of Nature with Trust, Science, and Solidarity
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, has officially released the seventh issue of Al Hima magazine, reaffirming its commitment to...
Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation
In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...
Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon
March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...
Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative
In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Birdlife conservation workshop successfully completed in Nicosia
SPNL participated in a regional workshop led by BirdLife International organized in Nicosia, Cyprus on 21 – 23 May 2014. The workshop was attended...
Fresh Lake Natron soda ash push threatens the future of East...
BirdLife International, a partnership of over 120 NGOs globally, is gravely concerned over recent statements by the Government of Tanzania regarding the intention to...
Hima Charbine
Located in the Hermel district, this forest known for its Greek juniper trees was declared as Hima by SPNL and the concerned municipality in...
Hima Roum
Mainly occupied by Pine forests and rocky hills, the southern Hima of Roum, located in Jezzine district, was declared in 2014. This 9.63 km2...
Hima Qaraoun
Being the largest freshwater body in Lebanon, the Qaraoun artificial lake is a well-documented flyway for raptors and soaring birds. More than 20,000 raptors,...
Hima Kherbet Kanafar
This Hima, announced in 2014, is an important ecological site since it repre- sents an extension for the Chouf Cedars biosphere reserve. It consists...
