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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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Al-Hima Magazine

Homat Al Hima: The Heart of Himas

Homat al Hima (Hima guardians, in Arabic) are the core of the Hima system, transforming it from a concept into a living model of...

Hima Trails: Linking People to Nature and Culture in Lebanese Villages

The Hima Trails: Lifelines Connecting Nature, Heritage, and People Across Lebanon's Villages By Hamadeh Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager, Society for the Protection of Nature in...

A Day in the Life of a Beekeeper

The Story of a Young Man Who Found Joy, a Livelihood, and a Mission in Protecting Biodiversity By Nidal Bou Fakhr El Din Since I began...

Beirut River Valley: A Lebanese Model for a Biosphere Reserve

By Bilal Alaouiyeh, Remote Sensing and GIS Expert, Specialist in Spatial Environmental Governance and Biodiversity Mapping From Mountain Peaks to the Mediterranean: Why the Beirut...
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Al-Abadiyah Celebrates Environmental Hike Under the “Doroub Al-Hima” Project

In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and community engagement, Al-Abadiyah Club, in collaboration with the “Doroub Al-Hima” project by the Society for the Protection...
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SPNL Hosts Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh for Hima...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is honored to welcome Dr. Mazin Butros Qumsiyeh — renowned Palestinian scientist, author, and...
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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...