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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...
Rescuing Lebanon’s Majestic Raptors: A Second Chance for the Griffon Vulture
In the heart of Mount Lebanon, at the Luc Hoffmann Hima Home Rescue Center in Hima Kayfoun, a magnificent Griffon Vulture enjoys its daily...
Reviving Ancestral Paths: The “Darib Jdoudna” Trail Blends Heritage, Nature, and...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Aley District, the "Darib Jdoudna" trail is more than just a scenic route connecting the towns of...
The Osprey: A Majestic Journey from Hima Hammana to Aammiq Wetlands
Each year, as the seasons shift and migration routes awaken, a select few raptors make their way over the skies of Hima Hammana. Among...
SPNL’s Soaring Growth on LinkedIn: A Digital Success Story
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media growth is a testament to relevance, engagement, and impact. Over the past 30 days, the Society for...
Chadi Saad: The Storyteller of Hammana
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where the cedars whisper ancient secrets and the valleys hum with the melodies of birds, lies Hammana—a...
Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...
Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
