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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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The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation
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Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...

A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
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Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana

Together we can protect the Upper Beirut River Valley Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper...
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Together we can promote the best practices in the Upper Beirut...

Together we can protect the Upper Beirut River Valley Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper...
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Syrian Woodpecker [Dendrocopos Syriacus]

In this video produced by Avibirds.com we learn about the Syrian woodpecker.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6JVGDznXUI Quick facts: Lifespan: 11 years (maximum) Average size: 23 cm (9 in) Average...
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Hima Kfarmatta Management Plan shows we are on the right track

In order to strengthen the Hima communal governance system for participatory cultural landscapes’ management and to ensure local community empowerment, stewardship, and engagement in...
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Call for applications: Conservation Leadership Programme team awards

By Kate Tointon The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is delighted to invite applications to our 2022 Team Awards from teams of early-career conservationists leading critical projects worldwide....
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Raptor Count Lebanon – call for volunteers

Once again OSME is teaming-up with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) to repeat the successful count of migrating soaring...