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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...
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...
Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...
The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...
In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Hima’s Winter Tapestry: Nature’s Resilience in Storm and Snow
Experience winter’s drama in three captivating videos. Witness a steadfast Common Buzzard at Hima Hammana defying a fierce storm, a river at Chagour Hammana...
From the Sea to the Summit: A Stormy Expedition to Safeguard...
On a tempestuous day, a determined team from SPNL—Hamada Malaeb, project manager of the Doroub Al Hima trail, André Bechara, the Director of the “School...
Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time
In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...
Reviving Lebanon’s Agricultural Heritage: SPNL, GIZ, and Lebanese University Unite to...
In the face of mounting economic challenges and climate uncertainties, Lebanon’s small farmers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Yet, amidst these difficulties, a...
