Assad Serhal Explains.. Why Hima is Important?

In this video, Assad Serhal explains why Hima is Important? Al Hima’ which means a protected area or place is a traditional system of management of resources practiced by indigenous people in the Arabian Peninsula. This concept has been used by the Society for the Protection

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Japan and Lebanon, a story of pain, love, nature, and hope

How does Pain turn into Hope? How do two nations separated by distance and culture come together? From Spring flowers to Autumn colors, from Migratory birds to resident Mammals, there is always something interesting to look for in Japan.  Japan’s reputation that combines

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Luc Hoffman Hima Home: The Journey from West to East

It is not only birds that migrate, but so can our thoughts in search of fertile lands where they become productive and fruitful for future generations. This is the case of Luc Hoffman, whose passionate ideas about the environment and birds led him to secure a wonderful

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Black Francolin (Partridge) brought back to Hima Jahliyeh

The preparation to release tens of Black Francolin (Partridge) into the wild this autumn represents a big step forward to re-establish a Black Francolin colony on the riparian forest of Jahliyeh, Mount Lebanon. The Society for the Protection of Lebanon (SPNL), and Jahliyeh

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Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana

Together we can protect the Upper Beirut River Valley Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper Beirut River Valley, Lebanon CEPF Project Rania Khalil- Project Manager Dates: 23 and 24 July 2021 Place: Center

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Syrian Woodpecker [Dendrocopos Syriacus]

In this video produced by Avibirds.com we learn about the Syrian woodpecker.   Quick facts: Lifespan: 11 years (maximum) Average size: 23 cm (9 in) Average weight: 77 g (2.7 oz) Family: Picidae Description: The Syrian woodpecker is a beautiful bird with buff underparts

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