What we do
Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection
After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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...
Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage
In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
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...
SPNL developed an online interactive map to highlight all potential Responsible...
Hunting is a social hobby that is embedded in our culture and passed down through generations. Unfortunately, with the hunting ban issued in 1995,...
Exploring the Butterflies and Wildlife of Hima Hammana: A Biodiversity Haven...
Nestled among the towering coniferous forests of cedar, pine, cypress, and juniper, Hima Hammana stands as a sanctuary for butterflies and wildlife on the...
How Daraya in Miniyeh-Danniyeh District is becoming an attraction for birdwatching
Rare migratory bird species are visiting Daraya in Miniyeh-Danniyeh District, north Lebanon and attracting birdwatchers.
The President of the Middle East Sustainable Hunting Center (MESHC)...
#WorldMigratoryBirdDay! Together for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats
“Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!” is the theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, an annual global campaign dedicated to raising...
