Illegal Hunter Arrested in Dinnieh Following Documented Violations by the Anti-Poaching Unit
Based on a documented complaint submitted by sustainable hunters to the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), the APU’s electronic tracking and investigation team prepared a detailed...
Major Operation Shuts Down One of the Largest Illegal Bird Trapping Sites Ever Recorded in Lebanon
In a major coordinated operation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), through its Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) jointly operated with MESHC...
Joint Operation by APU, Ministry of Agriculture, and Internal Security Forces Removes Illegal Wildlife Trade Violations in Al-Labweh
Al-Labweh, Northern Beqaa – As part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and enforce environmental law, the Anti-Poaching Unit, in coordination with Dr. Abbas...
SPNL Launches Official Map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh: Strengthening Community Conservation Through Science and Transparency
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has officially launched the geospatial map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh, marking a new milestone in...
Flight for Survival: Combating the Illegal Killing of Migratory Birds in...
A Haven Turned Battleground for Birds
Lebanon lies at the heart of one of the world’s most crucial migratory routes, the East Mediterranean Flyway. Millions...
Rare Marbled Duck Documentation at Ammiq Wetland: A Landmark for Lebanon’s...
Water birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, especially in wetland habitats. As Lebanon prepares to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February...
Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot
In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured stunning images of the Gegenes...
Lebanon’s Hidden Gem: The Lesser Fiery Copper Butterfly (Lycaena thersamon omphale)
Lebanon is home to a rich diversity of butterflies, with 165 recorded species spanning five main families. Among these is the Lesser Fiery Copper...
Hipparchia syriaca: A Unique Butterfly Among Lebanon’s Rich Biodiversity
Lebanon is home to an impressive diversity of butterflies, with a recorded checklist of 165 species. Among them is the Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia...
Guardians of the Night: How SPNL’s Homat Al Hima and Anti-Poaching...
With the arrival of winter, Lebanon’s landscapes come alive with the presence of majestic owls. These nocturnal birds of prey are often elusive, but...
