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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
Hima

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...
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

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...
Hima

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...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
SPNL

Decline of Water Birds at Al Mansoura Lake and Ammiq Wetland...

Lebanon experienced an entire month of January without significant rainfall—a concerning trend for a country already struggling with post-war recovery and a prolonged economic...
BirdLife International
SPNL
Red-headed Woodpecker pair at a nest cavity

Exploring the World of Birds: A Journey with Cornell Lab Bird...

In an era where digital learning has opened new doors for nature enthusiasts, the Cornell Lab Bird Academy stands out as a haven for...
Hima
SPNL

Guardians of the Sky: The Short-toed Snake Eagles of Hammana

A Tale of Resilience, Conservation, and the Struggle for Survival Nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s mountains, Hammana has long been a sanctuary for migrating...
Environment
SPNL

SPNL Participates in GIZ Workshop on Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables in Aley

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the workshop "Building Trust and Practical Planning" for the Value Chain Group...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL
A White stork, shot dead by poachers near Tripoli (Lebanon)

New study reveals extent of wildlife crime in Lebanon using photos...

The Cambridge University Press has published a ground-breaking new peer-reviewed paper regarding the scale and impact of illegal bird poaching in Lebanon. The study...
Hima
SPNL

Traveling Mobile Workshop and Exhibition on the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)...

As part of a series of exhibitions along the Lebanese coast, the Lebanese Environmental Forum (LEF) organized the sixth edition of its mobile workshop...
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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