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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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Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.

Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...

The Art of Conservation: Dina Al Rifai and the Rise of SPNL’s Mascot Universe

In a world where storytelling and conservation rarely intertwine, Dina Al Rifai has found a way to make them dance together—colorfully, joyfully, and meaningfully....

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Dismantling 460 meters of mist nets in Anfeh and Al Borjein

The Anti-poaching unit that works as a Liaison between for Sustainable Hunting program for SPNL ​(Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon), and...
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Nature is no longer “a nice to have,” it’s “a must-have”:...

by Rhett A. Butler André Hoffmann, from the family behind Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, has been pushing for environmental sustainability in business for a quarter...
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New study: at least 180 migratory land bird species trapped across...

The latest research sheds new light on the plight of land birds that migrate across Asia, revealing that at least 180 species are being...
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Stop the Illegal Killing of Migratory Birds: BirdLife Actions that Work

An interesting webinar on the urgent problem of illegal killing of migratory birds across the globe, highlighting some of the great work being done...
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Butterflies of the Bekaa Valley: A Scientific Photographic Survey in Hima...

Documenting Biodiversity in Lebanon’s Broadleaf Oak Forest Ecosystem By Husein Ali Zorkot Amid the rolling hills and ancient broadleaf oak forests of Hima Kherbet Qanafar, a...
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When, Where, And Why Are Soaring Migrants Dying? Geographic Differences In...

Bird migration has long fascinated humanity and scientists have long puzzled over how migration evolves and how it can be maintained in natural populations....