Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship
At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...
Promoting Safety and Sustainability: SPNL Organizes First Aid Training on Hima Trails
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues implementing its training program within the framework of the “Hima Trails” initiative, in...
Rehabilitation and Reopening of the Historic “Darb El Maydi” Hiking Trail Connecting Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine
The historic hiking trail connecting the villages of Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine, formerly known as “Darb El Maydi,” has officially been rehabilitated...
IUCN Launches the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
A renewed global framework to advance high-integrity, scalable, and inclusive Nature-based Solutions worldwide
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the...
Hima Ras el-Matn
Ras el-Metn is noted for its moderate weather, organic food market, geological sites, and remarkable places for viewing birds, butterflies and stars at night....
The semi-desert area of Ras Baalbek … A hidden Gem
By Fouad Itani
The semi-desert area of Ras Baalbek in the northern Bekaa region is a barren area where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions there...
Monitoring of recreational and educational services provided by Mediterranean wetlands –...
SPNL participated in 2017 in a regional survey assessing recreational & educational services of Mediterranean wetlands. The survey is led by Tour de valla,...
Plain Tiger Butterfly at SPNL’s HHI Park Butterfly Garden and Pavilion
Please enjoy this clip from HHI Park Butterfly Garden & Pavilion of the plain tiger butterfly from the butterfly garden, just in time of...
Interested in an organised birding trip to Lebanon?
Photo: © Fouad Itani
Lebanon has the potential to be an excellent birding destination but there are currently few, if any, organised trips to check out the...
Wings & Waves Newsletter | August – September 2018
Wings & Waves Newsletter | August - September 2018
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Please welcome SPNL’s 22nd Hima at Ras el-Matn
27 July 2018 was an important day for SPNL...
