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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 Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon
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2,900 Species Illustrated, 440 Recorded in Beirut Valley: Lebanon’s Biodiversity in Focus

Lebanon’s Beirut Valley has once again revealed its secrets through the lens of biomonitoring. With every hike, photograph, and field note, Husein Ali Zorkot...
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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

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...
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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...
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The Osprey: A Majestic Journey from Hima Hammana to Aammiq Wetlands

Each year, as the seasons shift and migration routes awaken, a select few raptors make their way over the skies of Hima Hammana. Among...
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SPNL’s Soaring Growth on LinkedIn: A Digital Success Story

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media growth is a testament to relevance, engagement, and impact. Over the past 30 days, the Society for...
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Chadi Saad: The Storyteller of Hammana

Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where the cedars whisper ancient secrets and the valleys hum with the melodies of birds, lies Hammana—a...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
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Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...

Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
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A Tale of Survival and Loss: The Long-legged Buzzard of Hima...

Hima Hammana has long been a sanctuary for birds of prey, a place where the sky comes alive with the graceful flight of raptors....
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Guardians of the Sky: Kestrels of Hima Hammana

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Hammana, a...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon