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Forestry and Ecology
A forest is more than just a cluster of trees; it goes beyond the sum of its parts. Forests are complex ecosystems, home to a myriad of plants and animals. No two forests are the same; young and old, broad-leafed and conifers, temperate and desert – each has a spirit all its own, and a unique character.
Afforestation in Israel
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When KKL-JNF first started, the goal was to green Israel, by planting large expanses of fast-growing conifers. As awareness of biodiversity developed, KKL-JNF's approach to forestry changed.
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Planning for Open Spaces
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KKL-JNF’s Planning Division provides the basis for the organization’s long-term planning by means of its Development Administration and ongoing activities planning. The Planning Division is staffed by professionals at both the head office and regional levels.
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KKL-JNF Easy to Breathe
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New initiative: 'Easy to Breathe', a national environmental program of KKL-JNF and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, will reduce pollution and improve air quality and quality of life of Israeli residents.
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Environmental Campaigns
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KKL-JNF regularly spearheads and/or plays a crucial role in campaigns to preserve Israel's natural treasures and open spaces for the benefit of the public and visitors from abroad. Read on for more details on current environmental campaigns led by KKL-JNF.
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Combating Desertification
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In Israel, the concept of “making the desert bloom” was accepted long before anyone had coined the concept of “climate change.” As time went by, combatting desertification became a principal value of national importance.
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Preventing and Fighting Forest Fires
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Israel's Mediterranean climate is typified by warm, dry and rainless summers. When temperatures run high and hot, dry winds blow. Fires start easily and are hard to extinguish. KKL-JNF plays a major role in preventing and extinguishing wildfires.
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Rehabilitating Forests
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When forests in Israel are ravaged by missiles, arson or wildfires, KKL-JNF takes upon itself the immense task of rehabilitating them, so that they can be enjoyed by people and wildlife once again.
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Trees in KKL-JNF Forests
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Forests and parks were not always part of Israel's landscape. The first Jewish pioneers who came to the land of Israel, towards the end of the twentieth century, found a desolate land that provided no shade whatsoever.
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UN International Day of Forests
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The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed March 21st the International Day of Forests to celebrate all types of forests and raise awareness of the importance of woodlands.
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Tree and Plant Nurseries in Israel
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KKL-JNF's three tree and plant nurseries, which are located in the country's southern, northern and central regions, are laboratories where different species of trees and plants are grown for Israel's forests and open spaces.
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