Nature and Humanity Under Fire, Yet Hope Endures Through Hima
By Assad Serhal
Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
BirdLife International Global Council Member
As I return from Samarkand following the Eighth...
SPNL Celebrates LIFE Citizens’ Prize Win and Reaffirms Its Contribution to Egyptian Vulture Conservation
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has congratulated the partners of the project "Urgent Action to Strengthen the Balkan Population...
SPNL Showcases the Hima Model at Regional Workshop on Wildlife Conservation in Jordan
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the Regional Workshop on Promoting Positive Community Behaviour to Reduce Demand for...
SPNL Successfully Conduct Environmental Cleanup at Hima Shemlane Biblical Garden
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in collaboration with local community members, successfully organized an environmental cleanup campaign at the...
Mapping Conservation: A Digital Revolution for Lebanon’s Natural Heritage
Lebanon’s skies are a crucial corridor for millions of migratory birds navigating between Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, rapid urban expansion, habitat loss, and...
SPNL’s Anti-Poaching Unit Engages Students at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) conducted a hands-on awareness and training session at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs Antonines – Zahle, engaging around 40 high...
Underage Hunters Intercepted in Hima Hammana: Anti-Poaching Efforts in Action
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM, in Hima Hammana, two young individuals under the age of 18 were spotted illegally firing hunting...
Hima Hammana Raptor Count: A Legacy of Conservation at Anahita Bird Watching...
Nestled along the Damascus Highway in Jabal Lubnan, Lebanon, Hima Hammana Raptor Count, also known as the Anahita Bird Watching Site, continues to play...
SPNL Urges Videographers to Refrain from Using Drones to Film Migratory...
Drones are increasingly used to monitor, film, and survey birds. Studies suggest that, compared to traditional methods such as ground counts or helicopter surveys,...
Raptor Count Kicks Off at Hima Hammana: A Gateway to the...
Today marks the official opening of the Hima Hammana Raptor Count, a key event in Lebanon’s conservation calendar, as birdwatchers, researchers, and conservationists gather...
