Youth’s Training in Hima al Fekha

A training was conducted on Thursday 28 July 2016 in Al Fekha within the project “Improving Conservation Status of the near threatened – Cinereous Bunting specie in the Hima Al Fekha” support by the Hima Fund. The aim of the training was to raise awareness on the importance

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Pelican hotline

By Shaun Hurrell, The gentle giants at Lake Skadar, between Albania and Montenegro, are now video-monitored 24hrs a day and threats can be addressed in real-time. With local communities embracing all things pelican, and nesting success increasing, the time of the pelican is

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Lead: bad for birds and people

By Wouter Langhout Lead is bad for you. Already in Roman times, people were apparently experiencing the harmful effects of consuming lead, which was then used as a sweetener for wine. Logically, over time, the use of lead has become more and more restricted, and its use in

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In memory of Luc Hoffmann

In memory of Luc Hoffmann 1923 – 2016 For his kindness and devotion, and for his endless support to SPNL Dr. Hoffmann’s life and achievements serve to highlight the bright side of human nature You shan’t be forgotten   Dr. Luc Hoffmann has passed away on, 21 July 2016,

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Homat Al Hima trip to “Darb Al Maaz”

By Zaynab Rady* Lebanon is dealing with unprecedented spike in illegal hunting, overexploiting wildlife resource. Illegal hunting is one of the biggest threats to the living ecosystem and natural necessities. The evils of illegal hunting could be a chief cause of species

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Wings and Waves June 2016

  No Images? Click here Field guide to Butterflies of Lebanon and the Middle East Written and Illustrated by Husein Ali Zorkot A vivid world of butterflies awaits in this comprehensive field guide. For the first time, the butterflies of Lebanon as well as those from

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The new offices of Cambridge-based Birdlife International

The new offices of Cambridge-based conservation charity Birdlife International was opened last month. The new Cambridge office offers expanded facilities for BirdLife’s staff, as well as for those visiting from overseas. BirdLife International is the world’s largest

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Homat El-Hima Guidline Manual Annex

Index Title of workshop: Bird Identification and Monitoring Training Program Title of workshop: Canoeing & Safety in Water Title of workshop: Flora and Fauna Training Title of workshop: Guide Training Title of workshop: Landscape & Hima Training Title of workshop:

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