SPNL

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.
2014 Articles written
spot_img
Hima

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...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Guardians of Lebanon’s Wildlife: Inside the APU’s Fight Against Poaching

A Mission to Protect Nature Deep in the forests of Lebanon, where majestic birds soar and delicate ecosystems thrive, a silent battle is taking place....
SPNL
A wide valley (the valley of the River Safa, which becomes the Damour River closer to the coast) containing Pine woodland, terraced orchards, low scrub and some bare rocky cliffs

Seeking Short-Term Consultancy Services for a Travelling Biodiversity Exhibition

Overview The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is seeking experienced consultants or organizations to provide specialized services within a limited timeframe...
SPNL
"Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) – A striking nocturnal and migratory species with a wingspan of 90-100 mm. Commonly found near riversides and scrub, it relies on oleander (Nerium oleander) as its primary host plant. Active from June through September, this large hawkmoth is a true symbol of nature’s resilience and beauty. 🌿🦋 📸 Attribution: Shantanu Kuveskar (Wikipedia Creative Commons)"

Lebanon’s Nocturnal Wonders: A Closer Look at Its Moths

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) As dusk falls over Lebanon’s diverse...
SPNL

SPNL Showcases Outreach Success in the Fight Against Illegal Killing of...

The IKBs 3 project, titled Safe Flyways: Tackling the Illegal Killing of Birds, is a three-year initiative funded by Foundation Hans Wilsdorf. Covering over...
SPNL

SPNL Prepares to Launch Hima Kayfoun Nursery: A Community-Driven Initiative for...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is poised to officially launch its new plant nursery in Hima Kayfoun, a project...
SPNL

Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...

Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...