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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...
SPNL Showcases Outreach Success in the Fight Against Illegal Killing of...
The IKBs 3 project, titled Safe Flyways: Tackling the Illegal Killing of Birds, is a three-year initiative funded by Foundation Hans Wilsdorf. Covering over...
SPNL Prepares to Launch Hima Kayfoun Nursery: A Community-Driven Initiative for...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is poised to officially launch its new plant nursery in Hima Kayfoun, a project...
Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...
Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...
Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...
On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach
🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
A historic opportunity has emerged to...
Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
