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...
Reviving the Hima: An Ancient Conservation Method
Faced with escalating desertification and overgrazing, Jordan is embracing an ancient land-management practice known as the hima to restore degraded ecosystems while supporting local...
A Blooming Paradise: The Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun in March...
As the crisp winter air begins to soften, giving way to the warmth of spring, the Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun, nestled in the...
Bridging Science and Conservation: A Month of Bird Monitoring Success
The past month has been a period of rigorous fieldwork and substantial progress in our bird monitoring efforts. Covering extensive ground across Lebanon, our...
Bridging Conservation and Development: A Month of Progress in Nature Protection
By Bassima Khatib, Head of Nature Conservation Department
A Vision for Sustainability
Over the past month, the Nature Conservation Department has embarked on a crucial journey...
Bridging Nature and People: Advancing Conservation and Water Security in the...
Under the leadership of Stephanie Ferando, Project Manager, the past month has been marked by significant progress in conservation and sustainability efforts. Through the...
SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department Advances Key Projects in Biodiversity, Wetlands, and...
From regional workshops and community training plans to wetland restoration and combating illegal hunting, the past month has been an eventful period for SPNL’s...
