Anti-Poaching Unit
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Al-Qalamoun Police Detain Illegal Bird Hunter Using Nets and Glue Traps; North Lebanon Prosecutor Takes Action
Following a complaint submitted by sustainable hunters in North Lebanon to the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) regarding an individual who posted photos and videos on...
Awareness and Training Activity in Deir El Ahmar by the Lebanese Relief Scouts in Collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU)
The Mar Gerges troop of the Lebanese Relief Scouts in Deir El Ahmar organized an environmental awareness and training event in collaboration with the...
Lebanon Under Scrutiny in New Report on Illegal Bird Killing in the Mediterranean
A new international report reveals that Lebanon remains significantly off track in its commitment to reduce illegal bird killing (IKB) by 2030, despite previous...
Responsible Hunter Hands Over Three Long-Eared Owl Chicks to APU
In a gesture reflecting a commendable sense of environmental responsibility, Lebanese hunter Khaled Al-Kurdi handed over three long-eared owl chicks to the Anti-Poaching Unit...
Illegal Songbird Trapping Sites Shut Down in Barja, Lebanon: Over 800...
In a coordinated operation to combat the illegal trapping of migratory birds, more than 800 meters of bird extermination nets were removed in the...
Illegal Bird Nets Removed in Western Bekaa
In a coordinated operation to combat illegal bird trapping, security forces removed bird extermination nets in the area between Mansoura and Gaza in the...
From the Skies to Sanctuary: A Marsh Harrier’s Fight for Survival
In the fertile lands of Khiyara, a village nestled in Lebanon’s West Bekaa Valley, a tragic yet telling scene unfolded one spring morning. A...
Czech White Stork Shot Down in Northern Lebanon: SPNL and Partners...
In a sobering reminder of the ongoing threats facing migratory birds in Lebanon, a Czech-ringed white stork (Ciconia ciconia) was found severely injured near...
A Majestic Return: Golden Eagle Released into the Wild at Shouf...
In a powerful display of collaboration and conservation, a majestic Golden Eagle has been successfully released back into the wild in the Shouf Biosphere...
