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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...
Anti-Poaching Unit

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...
Anti-Poaching Unit

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...
Hima

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...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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A Shocking Sight in the Negev: The Dead Black Kites

Mass Poisoning in the Negev: 335 Black Kites Found Dead

A massive poisoning event has been reported in the Negev, where 335 black kites (Milvus migrans) were found dead, along with other raptors and...
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Hima Network in Lebanon: Protecting Nature, Empowering Communities with BioConnect Support

Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation initiative that protects biodiversity, habitats, and cultural heritage while empowering local communities through sustainable environmental practices. The...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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🦎 Meet the Herps: The Reptiles and Amphibians 🐢 of the...

Lebanon’s Hima Network is a vital conservation initiative that protects biodiversity, habitats, and cultural heritage while empowering local communities through sustainable environmental practices. The...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Butterfly Garden: A Thriving Wildlife Community in Lebanon’s Quranic and Biblical...

Nestled within two sacred landscapes—the Quranic Garden in Kayfoun and the Biblical Garden in Chemlan, the Butterfly Garden is more than just a haven...
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Pines, Cedars, Oaks, and Blooms: SPNL’s Tree, Shrub, and Wildflower Nursery...

A Green Haven for Lebanon’s Native Flora Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, the Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Invasive Alert: Plains Cupid Butterfly (Luthrodes pandava) Spreads to New Territory

By Husein Ali Zorkot In October 2019, a small population of Plains Cupid (Luthrodes pandava) butterflies was identified in northern Lebanon, specifically in the university...
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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