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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

“The Ancient Cedar and Our Common Food” — A Journey Across the Mediterranean’s Shared Heritage

From the snow-capped peaks of Lebanon’s Shouf Biosphere Reserve to Morocco’s High Atlas valleys and Greece’s Lemnos Island, a new story titled “The Ancient...
What we do

Mapping Hima Anjar: A Living Landscape of Springs, Wetlands, and Biodiversity

he Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has officially launched the geospatial map of Hima Anjar, marking a new milestone in its efforts to...
Hima

In Harmony with Nature: Hima Kfarselwan, Where Shepherds Protect the Land

Hima Kfarselwan stands as a living example of how people and nature can thrive together. As part of the “Homat Al Hima and Hima...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Protecting Lebanon’s Migratory Birds: A Month of Field Action and Awareness

Between 23 September and 23 October 2025, the Joint Operations Team of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) carried out one of its most active field...
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Launch of SPNL’s 2023 Annual Report: From Nature Reserves to Hima

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Society for Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) 2023 report, available now for download. This annual...
Publications
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Hima for Peace Identification, Selection, and Management

The main program for SPNL as to all Birdlife International partners in over 120 countries is to protect birds and conserve sites (IBBAs), together with...
Environment
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Cooking up opportunities: West Bekaa can experience a “sizzling success” by...

Improper disposal of used cooking oil can have severe consequences for the environment and wildlife. When poured down sinks or drains, it contaminates water...
Hima
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Towards a National Park in the Upper Beirut River Valley

A new approach to protection in Lebanon will be adopted in the Upper Beirut River Valley, establishing a natural park Today, the Society for the...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Cinnamon-rumped Trogon © Thipwan/Shutterstock

State of the World’s Birds: 2024 Annual Update

This annual update summarises and profiles some of the key developments in bird science and conservation during 2023. Since the last comprehensive edition of State...
Biodiversity Guardianship
SPNL

Migratory bird of the month: White Stork

With its graceful flight and noble presence, the White Stork continues to capture the imaginations of people around the world, embodying hope, and happiness...
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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