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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...
AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana
In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Mapping Conservation: A Digital Revolution for Lebanon’s Natural Heritage
Lebanon’s skies are a crucial corridor for millions of migratory birds navigating between Europe, Africa, and Asia. However, rapid urban expansion, habitat loss, and...
SPNL’s Anti-Poaching Unit Engages Students at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) conducted a hands-on awareness and training session at Collège Saint Joseph des Sœurs Antonines – Zahle, engaging around 40 high...
Underage Hunters Intercepted in Hima Hammana: Anti-Poaching Efforts in Action
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 AM, in Hima Hammana, two young individuals under the age of 18 were spotted illegally firing hunting...
Hima Hammana Raptor Count: A Legacy of Conservation at Anahita Bird Watching...
Nestled along the Damascus Highway in Jabal Lubnan, Lebanon, Hima Hammana Raptor Count, also known as the Anahita Bird Watching Site, continues to play...
SPNL Urges Videographers to Refrain from Using Drones to Film Migratory...
Drones are increasingly used to monitor, film, and survey birds. Studies suggest that, compared to traditional methods such as ground counts or helicopter surveys,...
Raptor Count Kicks Off at Hima Hammana: A Gateway to the...
Today marks the official opening of the Hima Hammana Raptor Count, a key event in Lebanon’s conservation calendar, as birdwatchers, researchers, and conservationists gather...
