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...
Rare Marbled Duck Documentation at Ammiq Wetland: A Landmark for Lebanon’s...
Water birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, especially in wetland habitats. As Lebanon prepares to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February...
Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot
In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured stunning images of the Gegenes...
Lebanon’s Hidden Gem: The Lesser Fiery Copper Butterfly (Lycaena thersamon omphale)
Lebanon is home to a rich diversity of butterflies, with 165 recorded species spanning five main families. Among these is the Lesser Fiery Copper...
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...
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...
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,...
