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Hima Anjar and the Umayyad ruins – Natural and Cultural values Anjar, West Beqaa, Lebanon

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 Hima Anjar and the Umayyad ruins – Natural and Cultural values Anjar, West Beqaa, Lebanon  Ghassan Ramadan-Jaradi1, Bassam Al Kantar2, Assad Serhal3 and Bassima Khatib4 1) grjaradi@hotmail.com,...
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Mushrooming Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden: Wild Mushrooms Identification and Edibility

At Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden, we’ve taken advantage of everything the area offers, from hiking Mountain peaks to sampling Hima’s incredible forests and trails. But...
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International Day of Biodiversity: HIMA Revival to Stop Nature Bankruptcy and...

Hima, literally meaning “a protected place” in Arabic, is a traditional system of resource tenure that has originated in the Arabian Peninsula 1500 years...
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In-house Training on Ecotourism and Guiding Principles at HHIC, Kherbet Kanafar

On May 19, Homat al Hima International Center (HHIC) hosted a training day for team members to lead on ecotourism activities around Hima sites....
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All you need to know about the Hima system

The hima system is a traditional system of protected areas that aims to achieve the sustainable use of natural resources by the communities surrounding...
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Aya Town and Hima Approaches… A lot in Common

For SPNL and our Japanese partners it is very important to learn and explore the link between Satoyama in Japan and Hima approaches in...
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Support Hima Farms: Land that doesn’t have birds doesn’t have wealth

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxwgEH4nVE] Last week footage emerged online of a clip taken by a farmer in Western Bekaa, showing dozens of resting storks walking around his...
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SPNL supporting the Hima communities in their fight against Covid-19

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and the Homat al Hima International Center (HHIC), from the latter’s headquarters in the...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon