Why Anton is here
Khalilieh combines ornithology, field research, conservation leadership, and public education to document and protect Palestine's biodiversity.
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Anton Khalilieh is a Palestinian ornithologist and conservationist associated with Bethlehem. He founded Nature Palestine in 2017 and serves as executive director of Nature Palestine Society. His work includes bird surveys, biodiversity monitoring, conservation education, and environmental impact assessment. He studied at Bethlehem University and earned a doctorate in ornithology and ecological physiology at Ben-Gurion University.
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Milestones
The moments that shaped Anton’s path.
Studied at Bethlehem University before completing a doctorate in ornithology and ecological physiology at Ben-Gurion University.
2017
Founded Nature Palestine to support bird and biodiversity conservation.
Leads Nature Palestine Society as executive director.
Legacy
What they built, changed and left behind.
Carries out bird surveys and biodiversity conservation work in Palestine.
Provides ornithological expertise for environmental impact assessments.
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Further reading
- spnl.orgGrowing hope for plant conservation in Palestinespnl.org/growing-hope-for-plant-conservation-in-palestine
- naturepalestine.orgNature Palestine Society leadershipnaturepalestine.org/about
- palestinenature.orgPalestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability expert biographypalestinenature.org/environmental-impact-unit
- newarab.com2018 profile and interviewnewarab.com/society/2018/10/5/Birds-of-Palestine-New-conservation-effort-takes-flight
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