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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),...
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Pelican hotline

By Shaun Hurrell, The gentle giants at Lake Skadar, between Albania and Montenegro, are now video-monitored 24hrs a day and threats can be addressed in...
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Lead: bad for birds and people

By Wouter Langhout Lead is bad for you. Already in Roman times, people were apparently experiencing the harmful effects of consuming lead, which was then used...
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In memory of Luc Hoffmann

In memory of Luc Hoffmann 1923 – 2016 For his kindness and devotion, and for his endless support to SPNL Dr. Hoffmann’s life and achievements serve to...
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Forest issues take the stage at IUCN World Conservation Congress

This September, an estimated 10,000 people will converge on the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu to exchange conservation ideas, discuss pressing issues and learn...
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Homat Al Hima trip to “Darb Al Maaz”

By Zaynab Rady* Lebanon is dealing with unprecedented spike in illegal hunting, overexploiting wildlife resource. Illegal hunting is one of the biggest threats to the...
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Mediterranean Consortium Midyear workshop in Guadalaviar – Spain

SPNL team has participated on the Mediterranean Consortium Midyear workshop that was held in Guadalaviar Spain from July 10 to July 14 2016. The...