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Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection
After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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...
School with No Walls (SNOW): A Model of Inclusion in Outdoor...
The SNOW (School with No Walls) for All initiative is a groundbreaking approach to inclusive outdoor education, designed to foster a deep connection with...
Responsible Hunter Hands Over Three Long-Eared Owl Chicks to APU
In a gesture reflecting a commendable sense of environmental responsibility, Lebanese hunter Khaled Al-Kurdi handed over three long-eared owl chicks to the Anti-Poaching Unit...
Community Leaders Lay Foundation Stone for Mounira Hajar Library and Literary...
In a powerful tribute to cultural enrichment and local heritage, a foundation stone ceremony was held for the upcoming Mounira Hajar Library and Literary...
Al-Abadiyah Celebrates Environmental Hike Under the “Doroub Al-Hima” Project
In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and community engagement, Al-Abadiyah Club, in collaboration with the “Doroub Al-Hima” project by the Society for the Protection...
SPNL Hosts Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh for Hima...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is honored to welcome Dr. Mazin Butros Qumsiyeh — renowned Palestinian scientist, author, and...
The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain...
Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
