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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

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),...

Awareness Session in Qammouaa – Fnaydeq on Responsible Hunting and Biodiversity Protection

As part of national efforts to combat illegal hunting and promote the sustainable management of natural resources, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), upon the invitation...

Building Lebanon’s First Natural Park: SPNL Engages Local Leaders in the Beirut River Valley

As part of the project “Beirut River Valley: Towards Establishing Lebanon’s First Natural Park”, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC),...

Lebanese Relief Scouts Join Awareness Session on Combating Illegal Hunting

In Harajel, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized an engaging awareness session for the Lebanese Relief Scouts – Mar Roukoz School Troop in Qlayaat. The...
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Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...

Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...
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Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...

On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
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“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) A historic opportunity has emerged to...
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Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...

Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
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Common hooktail Paragomphus genei A fairly small dragonfly with a body length of 37-50 mm and a hindwing length of 20-26 mm, the only species with a characteristic hooked tail and green thorax. This dragonfly lives in slow-flowing open streams, intermittent rivers, pools, lakes, and marshes. The common flies in the summer months, spending much of its time perched on rocks and plants.

Jewels of the Sky: Lebanon’s Dragonflies and Damselflies in a Changing...

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) In the shimmering heat of a...
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"Lepidopteran Meadow" – A vibrant hand-drawn illustration by Hussein Zorkot, depicting the intricate relationships between Lebanon’s wildflowers, butterflies, and pollinators. This detailed artwork celebrates the biodiversity of meadows, showcasing essential species that contribute to ecosystem balance. 🌿🦋🐞 #WildlifeArt #Biodiversity #Pollinators #SPNL

Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring...

In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but significant effort is underway. Husein...