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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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From Ridge to Coast, One Hima at a Time

By Assaad SerhalFounder and Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI),Director General of Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),BirdLife International Global...

Fruitful Meetings in Beb Mareh and Hima Fekheh Strengthen Community-Based Conservation Efforts

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held two productive meetings in the Bekaa region, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the...

SPNL Launches Local Eco-Guide Training Program under “Homat Al Hima” and “Hima Trails”

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has launched a specialized training program to prepare local eco-guides under its “Homat Al...

Regional Dialogue in Beirut Advances Climate Adaptation Financing through Nature-Based Water Solutions under the Al Murunah Project

At a pivotal moment in Lebanon’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience, a high-level regional dialogue titled “Financing Climate Adaptation through Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions:...
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Successful Inauguration of Kayfoun Plant Nursery Under the Patronage of Minister...

Successful Inauguration of Kayfoun Plant Nursery Under the Patronage of Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
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Mapping Conservation: A Digital Revolution for Lebanon’s Natural Heritage

Lebanon’s skies are a crucial corridor for millions of migratory birds navigating between Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, rapid urban expansion, habitat loss, and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A Kelp Gull swoops at a Sky TV drone covering a cricket match in Wellington on January 7, 2015 (New Zealand was playing Sri Lanka). Photo: Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images

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,...