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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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Homat Al Hima

Hima Anjar Youth Explore the Birds of Ammiq Wetland

An educational visit under SPNL’s PROZHUM project, funded by AFD, brought young people into the field to learn about birds, wetland habitats and responsible...

Unmaking the Trap: A Joint Effort Clears 63,030 Square Metres of Illegal Bird Nets in Lebanon

Four hours of fieldwork in northern Lebanon removed 24,750 square metres of trapping nets—building on an earlier operation in the northern Bekaa and showing...
Hima Lala

Five New Himas Double the Network in SPNL’s West Bekaa Project Area

New sites in Kefraya, Saghbine, Lala, Baaloul and Joub Jannine bring the project area’s Hima network to ten. SPNL’s fieldwork and engagement with municipalities in...

Making Dairy Wastewater Treatment Work in West Bekaa

Assessments of nine factories highlight the need to combine suitable technology with operator training, maintenance and affordable running costs. Installing a wastewater treatment system is...
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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...
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The First Practical Field Guide to Lebanon’s Nighttime Pollinators

Butterfly watching wouldn’t be complete without moths! These fascinating nocturnal insects play a crucial role in pollination, agriculture, and the balance of ecosystems. For...
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Amphibians of the Middle East

Exploring the Resounding Realm of Salientians and Salamanders From the rugged mountains of Anatolia to the lush wetlands of the Levant, and from the deserts...
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Essential Butterfly Guides for Lebanon and the Middle East

Butterflies are not just beautiful creatures; they are vital to our ecosystems and serve as indicators of environmental health. Whether you are a scientist,...
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Fun, Scientific, and Educational: SPNL’s Eco-Friendly Butterfly Products

Butterflies are more than just beautiful creatures; they are a gateway to learning about nature, conservation, and biodiversity. SPNL’s collection of eco-friendly butterfly products...
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Habitat Megaliths: Where Ecology Meets Ancient History

Imagine a garden where nature and history intertwine—a landscape designed not just for beauty but for biodiversity. Habitat megaliths offer an innovative, eco-friendly approach...