Hima
A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland
In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
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...
Clash in the Skies: Two Common Kestrels Battle for Territory in...
As the snowstorm settled over the highlands of Hima Hammana, the rugged beauty of Lebanon’s mountainous landscape transformed into a pristine white expanse. In...
Welcoming the Snow Storm: The Long-Legged Buzzard in Hima Hammana
As the snowstorm swept across the rugged landscapes of Mount Lebanon, a majestic long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) was captured by the keen lens of...
Winter’s Embrace: Mount Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley Under a Blanket...
As winter arrives in full force, Mount Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley have finally adorned themselves in a pristine white coat of snow. The...
The Great Crested Grebe’s Breeding Dance in Ammiq Wetland: A Story...
Captured by the Lens of Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site
Nestled in the heart of...
The Penduline Tit’s Marvelous Nest-Building in Ammiq Wetland: A Step-by-Step Journey
Captured by the Lens of Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Coordinator of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site
The Ammiq Wetland, Lebanon’s largest...
Mapping nature’s connectivity: SPNL’s vision for Lebanon’s Himas
By Miryam Salloum Biodiversity Research and Data Manager
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.
Amid Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, a pioneering initiative is...
