Hima Sites

One Hima at a Time: Kefraya Joins Lebanon’s Expanding Network of Community-Led Conservation Areas

Kefraya, a village nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley and best known for its vineyards and sweeping agricultural plains, has taken a...

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
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Hima Abadiyeh

Abadiyeh (Arabic: العبادية; also spelled al-Abadiyah or Aabadiyeh) is a picturesque mountain town in the Baabda District of the...

Btekhnay: The Land of Black Gold Declares Lebanon’s First Endowment Hima

Nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s mountains, Btekhnay is a model town renowned for its Italian-style architecture, breathtaking landscapes,...

Through the Lens of Conservation: The Floral Beauty of Hima Ebel el Saqi

Nestled atop a hill at 760 meters above sea level, Ebel el Saqi is a village that epitomizes the...

Through the Lens of Conservation: The Story of Hima Ebel El Saqi

Hima Ebel El Saqi, a picturesque sanctuary in South Lebanon, stands as a testament to the harmony between nature...

Kfarmatta: A Sanctuary of Nature, Heritage, and Sustainable Tourism in the Heart of Mount Lebanon

By Raghida Haddad Editor-in-chief of Al Hima magazine Kfarmatta is a beautiful village in the Aley District, located in Mount...

Population and Connectivity: The Vital Role of Hima Sites in Lebanon

Lebanon's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined with the concept of Hima, a traditional community-based conservation approach...