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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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“Earth and Freedom” Sports and Environmental Activity in Baysour Hima

As part of efforts to promote environmental awareness and encourage outdoor sports, the Directorate of Education and Youth of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party...

Lebanon Launches First National Bird Distribution Map within Key Biodiversity Areas

In a groundbreaking step for environmental conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has unveiled the country’s first comprehensive map...

Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.

Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...
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Egyptian Vultures rescued In Lebanon found partners in captivity and are...

In 2022, five Egyptian Vultures were transported from Lebanon to Prague Zoo to become part of the important captive-breeding program for the species. All these birds...
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Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CJbArAW-zU The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon's most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A "Hima" is a protected area that relies on...
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The story of the one-legged White Wagtail

This cute one-legged White Wagtail was spotted by the camera of Chadi Saad, SPNL’s expert and wildlife photographer. His main focus is Hima Hammana. The...
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Minister of Environment sponsors “The Annual Forum on Hima Zones” organized...

In the presence of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nasser Yassin, and a representative of the EU Delegation to Lebanon, Deputy Head of Cooperation...
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2023 Edition – Winners of the Asaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography...

the Asaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography Award was launched in 2021, in honour of the responsible hunter and anti poaching activists. This annual award...
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Hima Kfarmatta in Madrid Roundtable

A roundtable was held in Madrid on environmental management as a vector for reconciliation in Lebanon. A key participant was Raghida Haddad, editor-in-chief of...