SPNL and Gold Trophy: A Mutual Partnership for the Promotion of Responsible Hunting in Lebanon

The collaboration between Gold Trophy and SPNL will help in creating a platform where all concerned hunting parties will meet including hunting shops, shooting clubs, hunting associations, hunters, hotspots, municipalities, RHAs / HIMAs, etc.

The 34 wonders of the world outdoor exhibition in Sghar, Batroun

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, in collaboration with Gold Trophy launched this exhibition in Bioland Farm Restaurant, Sghar, Batroun, Lebanon, on 11 July 2015. The exhibition features 34 hotspots that explore worldwide biodiversity and has been inaugurated on the very international day for Biological Diversity.

Mark your Calender: 8 August 2015 “Be the Change” Nature Festival

The event will be noted by the official opening of the Souk AlHima Anjar women atelier a collaborative project between SPNL, the Municipality of Anjar and the Armenian Relief Cross of Lebanon- Anjar, funded by the European Union and the UN Women Fund For Gender Equality

Date : August 8, 2015

Place : Anjar- Bekaa

Tarshish claimed as a New Hima

The municipality of Tarshish signed the decision to adopt the new Hima annexed with a map that locate the Hima as following: Marej Issa from the east Kaferselwan from the south, private land from the west, and small river from the north.

MSB final Workshop adopted RHAs concept

Participants agreed that the hunting exams software is the final practical steps which will lead to the full implementation of the Law No. 580 – organizing hunting System in Lebanon- which was issued in 2004, and this will hopefully allow the Ministry of Environment to open the hunting season in Autumn 2015.

Japanese Ambassador Host Dinner for Lebanese Environmental NGOs

Japan’s GGP has so far extended more than US$ 13.9 Million to Lebanon since 1996 to finance development projects implemented by NGOs, municipalities, schools and medical institutions.

Hima Kfarzabad committee to promote environmental awareness, implement management plan

The committees objectives included promoting ecotourism and environmental awareness, management of hunting and grazing in the Hima, conserving wildlife in the Hima, promoting sustainable agriculture practices around the Hima and promoting sustainable management of water resources,

“More Sun Less Pollution”: A “Design for Change “ in Hima Anjar

One of the project that impressed the DFC Jury and audience was the solar heater project “ More Sun Less Pollution “ designed by a 14 years old student in the 9th grade Sbidag Demirijian.

When Doves Die WorldBirdwatch by James Lowen

As for culture, the Eastern Mediterranean has a long tradition of hunting birds—stretching back to the Pharaohs in the case of Egypt. “Birdhunting”, says Assad Serhal (Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon; SPNL, BirdLife in Lebanon), “is socially accepted in our country”, as it is in others across the region.

We care about Turtle Dove! Do you?

  Take a self-portrait or a portrait of any other supporter of this action with a banner anda simple message: „I care about Turtle Dove! Do you?“, written in your own language, but also, if possible in English.

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Successful Plantation Story in hima Anjar

A few months ago, SPNL expert visited the municipality of Anjar. He met with Khajaq’s friend, Berje, and they visited the land in question together. There, the expert taught them how to care for everbearing strawberry varieties, and how to optimize the yield through trimming and flower removal.

New Policy for Hima Anjar Water Users Association

SPNL succeeded  to develop a water policy for the Anjar Water Users Association (WUA) which insures the sustainable management of water resources and improved management of the Anjar spring.

Marinescape Forum in Piraeus : TheMediterranean Sea Landscape on focus

Shalimar Sinno, project coordinator at SPNL, coming from landscape background attended the forum to present the current status of the Lebanese coastal line, in addition to the gaps, challenges, threats, and needs that the coast is facing on social, economic, cultural, natural and political level.

Diclofenac the Vulture killing drug is now available on EU market BAN IT NOW !

In December last year, the European Medicines Agency confirmed that European vultures are at risk when they eat the carcasses, and has in their scientific opinion concluded that the withdrawal of Diclofenac is the only option that completely removes the risk to vultures.

Together for Biodiversity CEPF Mediterranean

“These words epitomise the love of nature of all the CEPF partners, working in the diverse countries of the Mediterranean Basin, together.” Pierre Carret, CEPF Grant Director.
Recorded at the CEPF Mediterranean mid-term meeting in Ulcinj, Montenegro, May 2015.

News in Photos

Hima KfarZabad cleaning day

Hima Kfar Zabad local conservation group organized a cleaning day in collaboration with Hima Anjar local conservation group.

News in Photos

Armenian needle work in Hima Anjar

These pictures were taken in the meeting that was held with the women group of Anjar who are working on Armenian needle work to raise awareness on globally endangered species through the guidance of SPNL design expert Sara Richani.

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Storks Migrate in Peace in Bekaa Valley – by Maher Ousta

The most important migration corridor is the Bekaa Rift Valley in the east of the country. This is the continuation of the Jordan Rift Valley and its fertile fields and extensive wetlands are used every year as a stopover for millions of migrant birds on passage.

EID MUBARAK

Hope, Love & Laughter;
Warmth, Prosperity & Joy;
A fragrant bouquet filled with life;
You may Enjoy!
A very happy Eid – full of wonderful feasts, jubilation and happiness!

The Great Crested Grebe winters in Lebanon and passes during migration throughout the country. The scientific adviser of SPNL , Dr Ghassan Ramadan Jaradi, photographed this Great Crested Grebe with its chick in Sofia last week. SPNL thought that this species may well symbolize the happiness of Eid El Fitr because of its interesting dancing ritual where pairs raise and shake their heads and approach each other with weed in their bills. This largest grebe of our area is a good swimmer and diver and it contributes to the balance of the ecosystem as it feeds on small fishes, small frogs, crabs, and insects of freshwater. In the 19th century, the Great Crested Grebe became nearly extinct because of the demand on its orange head feathers to decorate clothes and hats. Fortunately, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) reversed the situation through effective conservation measures.