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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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Butterflies of Lebanon

Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon

March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...

Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative

In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...

Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins

By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
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The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain...

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
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BirdLife International Launches New DataZone: A Landmark in Global Bird and...

After two years of development, BirdLife International proudly unveils its new and improved DataZone platform — a global gateway to cutting-edge scientific knowledge on...
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Illegal Songbird Trapping Sites Shut Down in Barja, Lebanon: Over 800...

In a coordinated operation to combat the illegal trapping of migratory birds, more than 800 meters of bird extermination nets were removed in the...
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Illegal Bird Nets Removed in Western Bekaa

In a coordinated operation to combat illegal bird trapping, security forces removed bird extermination nets in the area between Mansoura and Gaza in the...
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“Our Commons Story” Launches: A New Documentary Series Showcasing Mediterranean Communities...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIQy5DiAFye/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Our Commons Story, an episodic environmental documentary film series, officially launches this month, inviting global audiences to journey through the Mediterranean’s living landscapes and...
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From the Skies to Sanctuary: A Marsh Harrier’s Fight for Survival

In the fertile lands of Khiyara, a village nestled in Lebanon’s West Bekaa Valley, a tragic yet telling scene unfolded one spring morning. A...