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...
HIMA FOR PEACE: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN BIRDS | Assad Serhal
Al Hima’ which means a protected area or place is a traditional system of management of resources practised by indigenous people in the Arabian...
Mohammad Sulayem is exploring Lebanese reserves and Himas
Mr. Mohammad Sulayem a pioneer in biodiversity and nature conservation and protected areas management at KSA and WESCANA region visited Shouf Biosphere reserve Yesterday,...
Rare Great Crested Grebe seen for first time in Lebanon, SPNL...
This video, taken by SPNL team member Maher Osta, is the first evidence for A Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus) feeding a chick after...
Japanese Embassy field visit to Hima Ras Al Maten
The Japanese ambassador to Lebanon Ambassador Matahiro Yamaguchi visited Hima Ras Al Maten in Mount Lebanon. The field visit started with an introduction at...
What’s Growing On: A tour of SPNL Butterfly Garden and Pavilion
Come and visit Lebanon’s number one butterfly garden. Our butterfly garden is located on a spacious 2,000 m2 hilltop in the Bekaa valley, in partnership...
