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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

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...
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),...
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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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SPNL and Partners Expose Ongoing Bird Slaughter in Terbol, Northern Lebanon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw3zG1-oxko The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in partnership with the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) and the Middle Eastern Sustainable...
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Martin Harper, CEO, BirdLife International. Photo Copyright: Eleanor Bentall

Nature Needs Healthy Civil Societies

BirdLife's CEO Martin Harper's opinion on civil society and conservation We are currently witness to a disturbing trend around the world: healthy civil society filled...
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International Youth Group Explores Hima Hammana and SPNL’s Anahita Bird Observatory

A vibrant group of young nature enthusiasts from France, Spain, Canada, and Lebanon came together on Sunday to explore the Anahita Bird Observatory and...
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A Whisper of Spring: The Common Chiffchaff Returns to Beirut

As the sun rose over the glistening waters of the Beirut Waterfront on the morning of March 26, a faint, rhythmic sound echoed through...
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“Hema is a Tent”: Reflections from Kenya to Arabia on Conservation...

When Dr. Munir Virani, Chief Executive of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund, sat down for Suhoor during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, he...
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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