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...
SPNL’s Anti-Poaching Unit Engages Students at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) conducted a hands-on awareness and training session at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs Antonines – Zahle, engaging around 40 high...
Underage Hunters Intercepted in Hima Hammana: Anti-Poaching Efforts in Action
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM, in Hima Hammana, two young individuals under the age of 18 were spotted illegally firing hunting...
Hima Hammana Raptor Count: A Legacy of Conservation at Anahita Bird Watching...
Nestled along the Damascus Highway in Jabal Lubnan, Lebanon, Hima Hammana Raptor Count, also known as the Anahita Bird Watching Site, continues to play...
SPNL Urges Videographers to Refrain from Using Drones to Film Migratory...
Drones are increasingly used to monitor, film, and survey birds. Studies suggest that, compared to traditional methods such as ground counts or helicopter surveys,...
Raptor Count Kicks Off at Hima Hammana: A Gateway to the...
Today marks the official opening of the Hima Hammana Raptor Count, a key event in Lebanon’s conservation calendar, as birdwatchers, researchers, and conservationists gather...
Btekhnay:A Town Rooted in Nature and History Embraces Conservation with Lebanon’s...
Btekhnay is a town where nature, history, and culture intertwine. Known as the "Land of Black Gold", the town’s vast pine forests have long...
