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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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At Hammana Hima Farm, the land is gently waking up — blossoms appearing, birds returning, and the first signs of green spreading across the soil.
Environment

World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
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Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to 49% in 2 Years

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...

A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...

Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala to Damour Coast

Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation and...

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation The Damour River Valley is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with vibrant butterflies and diverse wildlife....
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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...