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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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SPNL Mourns the Passing of Conservation Pioneer Mona Khalil

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with profound sadness the passing of Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most dedicated...

Mona Khalil: A Guardian of Sea Turtles, a Defender of Hima, and a Friend We Will Never Forget

By Assad Serhal There are people who work for conservation, and there are people who become conservation itself. Mona Khalil was one of those rare...

Coordination Meeting at Ras El Matn Municipality to Develop the Hima Action Plan and Strengthen Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Ras El Matn Municipality hosted a coordination meeting dedicated to discussing the current status of Hima Ras El Matn and developing an action plan...

The Hima Approach Highlighted as a Model for Sustainable Local Development During Dialogue Session at AUT

Environmental leaders, municipal officials, academics, tourism experts, and civil society representatives gathered at the American University of Technology (AUT) for a high-level dialogue exploring...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Hipparchia syriaca: A Unique Butterfly Among Lebanon’s Rich Biodiversity

Lebanon is home to an impressive diversity of butterflies, with a recorded checklist of 165 species. Among them is the Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia...
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Guardians of the Night: How SPNL’s Homat Al Hima and Anti-Poaching...

With the arrival of winter, Lebanon’s landscapes come alive with the presence of majestic owls. These nocturnal birds of prey are often elusive, but...
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Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, Chadi Saad explores the...

I always strive to capture images that align with the seasons, though the shifting climate makes this increasingly challenging. The traditional cycles of nature,...
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Lavender and Carpenter Bees: A Natural Harmony of Healing and Pollination

Nature has long provided humans with remedies for health and wellbeing, while also ensuring the ecological balance of our surroundings. Two remarkable components of...
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Rediscovery of Charaxes jasius jasius in Lebanon: A Rare Butterfly Returns

Lebanon’s biodiversity has been enriched by an exciting rediscovery—the rare nymphalid butterfly Charaxes jasius jasius (Linnaeus, 1767). For over four decades, this striking butterfly...
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The Vital Role of Bees in Pollinating Wild Mint in Lebanese...

Lebanon’s nature is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wild mint (Mentha longifolia) thriving in their rich ecosystems. Among the...