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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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Hima Sites

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...

Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community

 Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...

AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana

In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Lebanon Welcomes 2025 with a Flutter: Butterfly Watching Takes Flight

As the new year unfolds, Lebanon has embraced a fresh and inspiring activity—Butterfly Watching. More than just a leisurely pastime, this initiative marks a...
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Step Into Nature: Hima Kayfoun’s Hands-On Training for Hikers and Eco-Warriors

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), and the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized a training session at the Mount Lebanon Hima...
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SPNL & Lebanese Army’s CIMIC Unit: A New Chapter in Conservation...

In a pivotal step toward enhancing conservation efforts in Lebanon, André Bechara, representing the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), met...
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White Storks Grace the Skies of Lebanon – A Migration Marvel...

Every year, millions of migratory birds embark on an extraordinary journey across continents, navigating thousands of kilometers in search of warmer climates. Among them,...
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Lesser Spotted Eagle Migration Through Hima Hammana

During the 2025 migration season, Hima Hammana has once again proven to be a key passageway for the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina). Chadi...
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Ammiq Wetlands: Alarming Low Water Levels Amidst Returning Bird Populations

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, observations at the Ammiq Wetlands revealed significantly reduced water levels, a concerning anomaly for this time of year. Such...