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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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Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...

Anti-Poaching Unit: From Awareness to Institutional Partnerships for Bird Protection in Lebanon

Between July 23 and August 23, 2025, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) carried out a packed agenda of activities that combined awareness, field patrols, community...

Restoring Rivers and Strengthening Himas: SPNL’s Progress in West Bekaa

Between 23 July and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), under the leadership of Wassim El Khatib, focused on advancing...

SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department: Driving Projects and Partnerships Forward

Between 23 July 2024 and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department, led by Bassima Khatib, demonstrated once again the breadth and depth of...
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SPNL Conservation Efforts in Shouf Biosphere Reserve Under the Bioconnect Project

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in collaboration with the Al Shouf Cedar Society, is spearheading impactful conservation efforts in...
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More details Montivipera bornmuelleri syn Vipera bornmuelleri at Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon Nature Reserve Conservation Efforts Under the Bioconnect Project

The Mount Hermon Nature Reserve, a jewel of biodiversity in Lebanon, has taken center stage in conservation efforts under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...
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In September 2024, an endangered sea turtle was rescued by activist Fadia Jouma and released during the 10th release event at Hima Al Mansouri in southern Lebanon. Her dedication highlights the critical role of local conservationists in protecting vulnerable species. Photo Credit: Fadia Jouma

SPNL Advances Biodiversity Conservation in Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve Under the...

The Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve (TCNR), a critical site for biodiversity in Lebanon, is witnessing significant conservation advancements under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...
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Rhinolophus euryale Mediterranean horseshoe bat

Spotlight on Lebanon’s Vulnerable Bats Under the Bioconnect Project

Under the framework of the Bioconnect Project, funded by the European Union, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has been...
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Capturing the Elegance of the Little Egret in Ammiq Wetland

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the...
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SPNL’s Doroub Al Hima Trail Manager Leads Inspiring Journey to Shouf...

In an inspiring adventure that showcased resilience and a deep connection to nature, the Doroub Al Hima Trail Project Manager at the Society for...