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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),...
Anti-Poaching Unit

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...
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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),...
Anti-Poaching Unit

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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Lebanon Takes Bold Step to Combat Illegal Hunting and Wildlife Trafficking...

In a significant move to strengthen Lebanon’s environmental protection efforts, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
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WORLD-FIRST STUDY TRANSLATES BIRDSONG INTO HUMAN LANGUAGE – A BREAKTHROUGH FOR...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrates a revolutionary advancement in avian science, as detailed in a landmark publication released...
BirdLife International
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In a new study, published in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists’ Club and led by a BirdLife scientist, a colourful honeyeater has been described from the little-known island of Babar in Indonesia.

A New Bird Species Described in Indonesia: A Win for Biodiversity...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrates a remarkable scientific discovery that reaffirms the importance of biodiversity and the power...
Hima
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SPNL 2025 Social Media Strategy: Riding the Trends, Staying Authentic

By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & CommunicationsSociety for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) If there’s one thing we know for sure,...
Doroub Al-Hima
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A Journey to Bchamoun: Where Nature Breathes and Wild Hedgehogs Smile

On a warm spring morning, Hamada Malaeb, Director of the “Hima Trails” project at the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),...
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The Rise and Fall of the Black-winged Kite in Lebanon’s Bekaa...

In the gentle spring of 2023, in the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a pair of Black-winged Kites (Elanus caeruleus) established a nesting site...
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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