The Society for Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) with national and international partnerships that has been serving birds, nature and people for 20 years. It was established in 1984 under the Lebanese Laws, and licensed by the Ministry of Interior by decision no. 6/AD dated 8/1/1986. SPNL is the national partner of BirdLife International, and a member of the World Conservation Union IUCN, the MED Forum-a Mediterranean umbrella organization, Med Wet NGO network, and the Lebanese Environment Forum- LEF.

SPNL is advocating the traditional Hima (Community Based Protected Areas) over a thousand year old in the Middle East Region.

The Hima promotes the sustainable use of natural resources.

Please forward to SPNL any information you have regarding the Himas in your country.