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Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

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By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...

SPNL and Ministry of Environment Discuss Framework for Natural Park Category in Lebanon

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Towards Advancing National Charter and Policy on Protected Areas Beirut, Lebanon — 26 July 2025Today, a high-level meeting was held between the Society for the...
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Breathing Life into the Valley: Beirut River’s Hidden Gem Captured in Deir Khouna

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At around 450 meters above sea level, nestled between the whispering olive groves and weather-worn ridges of the Beirut...

Upper Beirut River Valley From a Project to a National Initiative

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By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima and Hima Farm project manager at SPNL The Upper Beirut River Valley, located in...

Upper Matn Natural Park: A promising conservation initiative

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By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima Program Manager The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. In a groundbreaking...

Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation and the Establishment of a Natural Park

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Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation The Damour River Valley is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with...

Butterflies of the Higher Matn Natural Park: A Conservation Milestone from Hima Ras El Matn to the Beirut River Valley

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Nestled on the slopes above the Beirut River Valley, Hima Ras El Matn is a treasure trove of biodiversity,...

SPNL Collaborates with Dr. Nasser Yassin to Advance the Higher Matn Natural Park Initiative

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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held a meeting with Dr. Nasser Yassin, Lebanon’s Minister...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon