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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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Natural Parks

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...

Coordination Meeting Between the Litani River Authority and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)

As part of efforts to strengthen environmental cooperation, a team from the Litani River Authority held a coordination meeting with a delegation from the...

Beirut River Valley: Towards Establishing Lebanon’s First Natural Park

Project Overview  Duration: 18 months (July 2025 – December 2026) Donor: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Target Area: Upper Beirut River Valley in Mount lebanon Villages...

Sustainable Water Ecosystems Restoration: Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraaoun Lake

Project Overview Duration: 17 months (June 2025 – November 2026) Donor: Donors' Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) Target Area: West Bekaa (Upper Litani and Qaraoun Lake) Villages...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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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...
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Fluttering Wonders: A Guide to Lebanon’s Butterflies

Exploring Nature Through the Lens of Husein Ali Zorkot’s Pictorial Guide In the heart of Lebanon’s diverse landscapes—where lush valleys meet rugged mountains—a quiet yet...