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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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Hima

SPNL and USEK Explore Strategic Partnership to Empower the Next Generation of Hima Guardians

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has taken another step toward strengthening the links between nature conservation, cultural heritage, and...

Boats from Maritime Heritage

Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi In the past, fishing and pearl oyster diving were the primary sources of income for most coastal communities. These activities were...

Palm Frond Weaving

Umm Humaid Al Mansoori I have loved weaving with palm fronds since I was a child, watching my family practice this traditional craft. I later...

Pearl Diving: A Journey Between Death and Life

Ahmed Al Ali Pearl diving was among the hardest, most exhausting, and most dangerous experiences ever endured by the people of the sea. It was...
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...