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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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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...
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Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, Chadi Saad explores the...

I always strive to capture images that align with the seasons, though the shifting climate makes this increasingly challenging. The traditional cycles of nature,...
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Lavender and Carpenter Bees: A Natural Harmony of Healing and Pollination

Nature has long provided humans with remedies for health and wellbeing, while also ensuring the ecological balance of our surroundings. Two remarkable components of...
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Attribution: John Trololo (Wikipedia Creative Commons)

Rediscovery of Charaxes jasius jasius in Lebanon: A Rare Butterfly Returns

Lebanon’s biodiversity has been enriched by an exciting rediscovery—the rare nymphalid butterfly Charaxes jasius jasius (Linnaeus, 1767). For over four decades, this striking butterfly...
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The Vital Role of Bees in Pollinating Wild Mint in Lebanese...

Lebanon’s nature is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wild mint (Mentha longifolia) thriving in their rich ecosystems. Among the...
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The butterflies and wildlife of Jahiliyeh, located within the Damour River Valley among riverine woodland and upland mixed broadleaf forests.

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation and...

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation The Damour River Valley is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with vibrant butterflies and diverse wildlife....
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Butterflies of the Higher Matn Natural Park: A Conservation Milestone from...

Nestled on the slopes above the Beirut River Valley, Hima Ras El Matn is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to a vibrant array...