What we do
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...
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...
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...
Jour El Bawashek: A Safe Haven for Migrating White Storks and...
High in the majestic landscape of Mount Lebanon, Jour El Bawashek stands as a beacon of hope for migrating birds, offering a critical sanctuary...
Through the Lens of Conservation: The Floral Beauty of Hima Ebel...
Nestled atop a hill at 760 meters above sea level, Ebel el Saqi is a village that epitomizes the harmonious blend of natural beauty...
#BeatWastePollution: The International Day of Zero Waste
The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be...
