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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...
Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves
A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
How BirdLife International and the Conservation Leadership Programme Are Shaping the Future of Global Conservation
In the sweltering forests of northeastern Brazil, a once-forgotten parrot has reclaimed the skies. Thousands of miles away in Assam, India, young girls don...
Common Linnet Returns to Nest in Hammana’s Hima Forests!
Exciting news from Hammana’s Hima forests! The Common Linnet (Linaria cannabina), known locally as تفيفيحي, has once again returned to nest at an altitude...
APU Unit Documents Violations in the North and Submits Complaints to...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) , through its operations team patrols and sustainable hunters' groups in the North, is actively documenting violations related to the...
Lebanese Businessman Donates 4×4 Vehicle to Support the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU)
In a gesture reflecting a national commitment to preserving biodiversity in Lebanon, a businessman from the Keserwan region – who preferred to remain anonymous...
Mount Lebanon Hima Center: A Haven for Wildlife and the Return...
Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Mount Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Hima Center stands as a beacon of hope for migratory birds and wildlife....
The Common Crane… A Sky Visitor Worth Protecting!
Every year, Lebanon’s skies witness a breathtaking spectacle as thousands of migratory birds pass through on their journey between Europe and Africa. However, this...
Reviving the Hima: An Ancient Conservation Method
Faced with escalating desertification and overgrazing, Jordan is embracing an ancient land-management practice known as the hima to restore degraded ecosystems while supporting local...
