Adriana Moreira on the Hima Approach
"The more I learn about Hima—these remarkable heritage areas protected and managed by local communities—the more I realize how closely they resemble traditional practices...
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch: A Blessing for Man, Culture and Nature
Biosphere reserves are UNESCO-recognized model regions for sustainable development that balance nature conservation, economic activity, and human well-being. The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (UBE) has...
From Tasmania to the Cedars of Lebanon: Forests Shaped My Life
An inspiring journey from guarding Australia's forests to leading global efforts to strengthen protected areas, with an enduring emotional bond to the Cedars of...
Hima: A Sanctuary for Birds, Biodiversity, and People
By Dr. Ibrahim Khader
I first became acquainted with the Hima approach nearly twenty years ago, when BirdLife International partnered with the Society for the...
European Honey Buzzard Released in Bissour Hima – A Step Toward...
The European Honey Buzzard is a migratory raptor that crosses Lebanon each year on its journey between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. Feeding mainly on...
APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Deir El Ahmar, East Lebanon
Despite the closure of the hunting season, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) uncovered several illegal trapping nets in an area east of Lebanon. Alongside the...
Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: Launching Hima Kfarselwen
Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara Elzein, represented by Mr. Jeff Gerjes, and with the support of the Swiss Agency...
Lala Municipality Recognized as a New Hima Site in Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly announced today the official designation of Lala Municipality as a Hima site, recognizing...
Lebanese Army in collaboration with APU Unit Halt Dozens of Illegal...
A joint night operation carried out by the Lebanese Army, in direct coordination with the APU Unit and Army Intelligence in Dinnieh (North Lebanon),...
Awareness Session in Qammouaa – Fnaydeq on Responsible Hunting and Biodiversity...
As part of national efforts to combat illegal hunting and promote the sustainable management of natural resources, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), upon the invitation...
