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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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Lebanese Environment Forum Pushes for a Legal Framework for Marine Protected Areas Network in Lebanon

After years of active efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s environment, particularly its coastal and marine ecosystems, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), in partnership with the...
BirdLife International

Nature’s Silent Guardians: Celebrating Vultures on International Vulture Awareness Day

A Misunderstood Bird with a Vital Role They circle high above the savannas, deserts, and mountains, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. For centuries, vultures...
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...
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...
Hima
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Hima Garden: A Safe Haven for Tortoises and Biodiversity Conservation

Tortoises play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and habitat engineers. In the Hima Garden, managed by the Society...
Hima Sites
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Population and Connectivity: The Vital Role of Hima Sites in Lebanon

Lebanon's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined with the concept of Hima, a traditional community-based conservation approach that dates back over 1,500...
Hima
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SPNL Launches Emergency Action Plan Under Bioconnect Project

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is excited to announce a pivotal meeting under the Bioconnect Project, to be held...
BirdLife International
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Birds and Snakes: Mimicry, Predation, and Survival

This Lunar New Year, as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, it is the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating connections between...
Hima
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SPNL Joins IMET Training to Enhance Hima Management Effectiveness

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) recently participated in a specialized training session on the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET)....
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Azanus-jesous-J.M.-Garg Photo Credit : Husein Ali Zorkot 

Weekly Butterfly Monitoring: Best Practices for Transects

By Husein Ali Zorkot Monitoring butterflies offers vital insights into biodiversity and ecosystem health. Here's a comprehensive guide on conducting weekly butterfly counts using transects. Transect...
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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