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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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At Hammana Hima Farm, the land is gently waking up — blossoms appearing, birds returning, and the first signs of green spreading across the soil.
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World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
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Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to 49% in 2 Years

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...

A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...

Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala to Damour Coast

Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
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Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...

Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
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A Tale of Survival and Loss: The Long-legged Buzzard of Hima...

Hima Hammana has long been a sanctuary for birds of prey, a place where the sky comes alive with the graceful flight of raptors....
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Guardians of the Sky: Kestrels of Hima Hammana

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Hammana, a...
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A pictorial guide to filling out field templates: Monitoring Lebanon’s Ecosystems...

In the heart of Lebanon’s diverse landscapes, where forests meet rivers and mountains give way to grazing lands, a unique initiative is empowering citizens...
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Quick Track: Lebanon’s New App for Biodiversity and Environmental Protection

In the heart of Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, where cedar forests, wetlands, and migratory bird paths intertwine, a new digital tool is making its mark...
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Love in the Wild: Courtship and Mating, According to Foxes, Falcons,...

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Valentine’s Day is a time for love, and...