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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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Anti-Poaching Unit

APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Deir El Ahmar, East Lebanon

Despite the closure of the hunting season, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) uncovered several illegal trapping nets in an area east of Lebanon. Alongside the...

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: Launching Hima Kfarselwen

Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Tamara Elzein, represented by Mr. Jeff Gerjes, and with the support of the Swiss Agency...

Lala Municipality Recognized as a New Hima Site in Lebanon

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly announced today the official designation of Lala Municipality as a Hima site, recognizing...

Lebanese Army in collaboration with APU Unit Halt Dozens of Illegal Hunters in Daria – Dinnieh

A joint night operation carried out by the Lebanese Army, in direct coordination with the APU Unit and Army Intelligence in Dinnieh (North Lebanon),...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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The top five threats to birds may surprise you

The top five threats to birds may surprise you One in eight bird species is in danger of extinction – but what are the main...
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Birds’ hunger for insects may be too great

Birds’ hunger for insects may be unsustainable. The dwindling insect numbers available in parts of the world may not be enough for avian appetites,...
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Celebrating 30 years of Birdfair: 3 decades of global conservation impact

By Jessica Law This summer, the British Birdwatching Fair will celebrate its 30th birthday – marking three decades of global conservation impact. Every year proceeds from the...
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Wings & Waves Newsletter | July 2018

  Wings & Waves Newsletter | July 2018 <!-- --> Butterflies on display inside new Butterfly Haven in Hima Khorbet Kanafar SPNL’s Expert in Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems and Herpetology...
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Biodiversity guidelines for forest landscape restoration opportunities assessments

Biodiversity is inherently connected to forest landscape restoration, but conceptualising this relationship has been elusive – until now. A new publication called, ‘Biodiversity guidelines...
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Climate Change Is Killing the Cedars of Lebanon

Anne Barnard, the New York Times Beirut bureau chief for the past six years, and Josh Haner, a Times photographer, went to Lebanon's cedar forests...