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The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A “Hima” is a protected area that relies on the collaborative efforts of both the municipality and local stakeholders. From archaeological ruins dating back
This cute one-legged White Wagtail was spotted by the camera of Chadi Saad, SPNL’s expert and wildlife photographer. His main focus is Hima Hammana. The photos below were shot last October in Qaraoun Lake, an internationally designated “Important Bird Area,” where thousands
the Asaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography Award was launched in 2021, in honour of the responsible hunter and anti poaching activists. This annual award was created with the aim of rewarding photographers who put their creativity to good use in raising awareness on Wildlife
A roundtable was held in Madrid on environmental management as a vector for reconciliation in Lebanon. A key participant was Raghida Haddad, editor-in-chief of SPNL’s Al-Hima magazine and member of the Municipality of Kfarmatta, invited by the Faculty of International
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has marked substantial achievements within the Hima for Peace project, underscoring its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, community engagement, and the pursuit of peace. The organization’s
At Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden, we’ve taken advantage of everything the area offers, from hiking Mountain peaks to sampling Hima’s incredible forests and trails. But the new hobby we’ve fallen hardest for is mushroom foraging. The Kayfoun Qur’anic Gardens enjoys vibrant spring
By Rania Khalil- Homat Al Hima Program Manager In the framework of the BioConnect, a project funded by the European Union, we are working closely with local youth. The aim is to increase the knowledge of the local community members, so they can learn the
14 September 2023 was an important day for SPNL welcoming the Baisour municipality decree to declare “Radar Baissour pine forest” as Hima. Baisour or Bayssour, (Arabic: بيصور) is a village located in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon. It is 850 metres (2,790
Illegal mass slaughter of eagles, falcons in Lebanon – CABS, MESHC & SPNL catch poachers with police
This video shows Lebanese poachers killing thousands of protected eagles, falcons, buzzards, kites & hawks. In the second half the film focuses on joint operations of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS – Komitee gegen den Vogelmord e.V.), the Anti Poaching
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is here, focusing on the theme “Water: Sustaining Bird Life.” On October 14th, people and organizations all over the world will come together to raise awareness and take action. Water is essential to the survival of migratory birds.