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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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Reviving a River, Reviving a Legacy: How SPNL’s Hima Model is Helping Clean Lebanon’s Lifeline

As Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam gathered ministers, governors, and senior officials at the Grand Serail this week to address the chronic pollution choking...
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Saghbine Moves Toward Joining the National Hima Network Following BioConnect Exhibition Success

Following the resounding success of the BioConnect traveling exhibition held yesterday in West Bekaa, a promising new chapter in local conservation efforts began today...
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AIM Campers Connect with Nature on Scenic Visit to Hima Bissour – Darb Al-Talleh

As part of the AIM Summer Camp activities at AIM Academy Aley—and with generous support from the BioConnect project, funded by the European Union—a...
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“Weaving Hima” Exhibition Highlights Grassroots Environmental Action in the Bekaa

Under the patronage of Her Excellency the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara El-Zein, and in collaboration with the Litani River Authority, the Society for...
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Northern side of the valley is protected as the "Bentael Nature Reserve" - hunting and garbage dumping banned, foot access in the nature reserve is limited to designated trails

Important Bird Areas-IBAs: Bentael Forest Nature Reserve

  Location: In the hills just east of the town of Jbail, on the coast north of Beirut.   Total area: 150 ha IBA Criteria met: B1iv   Explanation: There...
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Important Bird Areas-IBAs: Palm Islands Nature Reserve

Location: The three islands lie approximately 5.5 km north-west of the city of Tripoli. Total area: 500 ha IBA Criteria met: A1 Explanation: A1 Several...
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Important Bird Areas-IBAs: Beirut River Valley

Location: The site consists mainly of Beirut River water shed, extending 20km west from Falougha, where the river rises, to the outskirts of Hazmeih, just...
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Important Bird Areas-IBAs: Anjar Kfar Zabad

Location: Eastern Bekaa, at foot of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, in the municipalities of Anjar and Kfar Zabad. Total area: 326 ha  IBA Criteria met: A1 Explanation: At...
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Important Bird Areas-IBAs: Aammiq Wetlands

Location: West Bekaa at the foot of Mount Lebanon and stretching across to the Litani River at 865m. Total area: 280ha approx. IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i,...
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hunter’s guide is the reference book for the hunter in order to pass the exam needed for the hunting license according to hunting law 580/2004.

Sustainable Hunting and the Hunter’s Guide

Sustainable hunting is one of the main leading programs that SPNL has been working on since long time ago. It represents the environmental NGOs...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon