Hima
Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community
Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves
A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
Btekhnay Hosted Landmark Event Launching the First Hima Waqf in Lebanon
Under the patronage of MP Hadi Abou Al Hessen, and in collaboration with the Waqf and Municipality of Btekhnay, the Society for the Protection...
Lesser Spotted Eagle Migration Through Hima Hammana
During the 2025 migration season, Hima Hammana has once again proven to be a key passageway for the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina). Chadi...
Wetland Restoration Project in Anjar to Boost Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
As part of the PROZHUM project (Protection and Restoration of Wetlands in the Mediterranean), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Society...
Pruning and Planting for Peace: The Transformation of the Quranic Garden
Nestled in the heart of Kayfoun, Lebanon, the Quranic Garden is blossoming into a serene sanctuary where nature and spirituality intertwine. As part of...
Environmental Activity in Baisour Hima to Promote Ecotourism
Under the patronage of Baisour Municipality, Baisour Hiking Group, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) as part...
The Farmers of Lebanon’s Forests: The Caucasian Squirrel’s Role in Nature...
Deep in the heart of Lebanon’s lush woodlands, a rare and fascinating sight has been captured—a pair of Caucasian squirrels (Sciurus anomalus) mating in...
Common Linnet Returns to Nest in Hammana’s Hima Forests!
Exciting news from Hammana’s Hima forests! The Common Linnet (Linaria cannabina), known locally as تفيفيحي, has once again returned to nest at an altitude...
