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Forests, Parks and Sites
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Panoramic views, caves, walks along the cliff top and through the gullies below – discover the untouched expanses of Ramat Adamit with its views of the coastal plain from Lebanon to Haifa Bay.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Archaeology and green expanses in central Israel: Discover true, unadulterated beauty; rolling hills, natural woodlands, venerable oaks, picturesque vales, remnants of ancient villages and a network of underground caves.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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American Independence Park (AIP) extends from Mahsiya Junction near Beit Shemesh to Bar-Giora Junction, on the southwestern slopes of the Judean Hills. It honors the deep ties between America and Israel.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Aminadav Forest is located on the Shalmon-Soreq Ridge that rises to the west of Jerusalem between the gullies of Nahal Soreq and Nahal Refaim. The scenic route created through the forest by KKL-JNF offers magnificent vistas. The forest itself contains natural springs, terraces and the remains of ancient agriculture.
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Geographic location:
Arava and Eilat highlands
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Farming communities and picturesque landscapes: This fascinating driving route follows the border between Israel and Jordan. The look-out points along the way offer stunning views of cultivated fields, the Edom mountians and the Arava streambed.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Ayalon Canada Park is named after the Ayalon Valley that lies at its feet.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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The Baram Forests of Upper Galilee clothe the steep slopes that descend on either side of the gully of Nahal Dishon.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Beeri Forest is an rolling landscape of hills and fields in Negev, in the Besor region south of Saad Junction. The landscape is a combination of green fields, open spaces and badlands. The region is famous for its carpets of red anemones in February.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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The Ecological Park of the Negev's Captial: A major restoration project has transformed the area, a former garbage dump, into a green park with flowers and recreational activities for the benefit of the people of Beersheva and its environs.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Panoramic Lookouts, unique trees and scenic routes in the Lower Galilee: Israel's Beit Keshet Forest covers the eastern slopes of the mountains of Nazareth, which offer beautiful views of the Lower Galilee and the Jezreel Valley.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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A green lung in central Israel: Ben Shemen Forest is the largest forest in Central Israel, and offers a diversity of hiking routes, bicycle paths, picnic areas, archaeological sites, a profusion of wildflowers in winter and spring.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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A sloping forest in the North of Israel: Biriya Forest is the largest planted forest in the Galilee, and is situated on the slopes descending east from Tzefat to Rosh Pina and Hatzor. Biriya boasts a variety of fascinating sites - groves, springs, an ancient synagogue, a lime pit, revered tombs, diverse flora, hiking trails and scenic lookouts.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Blue Valley Park is situated at the northern approach to Tzfat. Its springs and orchards are nestled below Mount Meron.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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British Park extends over some 10,000 acres of the Judean Plain, where you can see planted forests, natural woodland, archeological sites, breathtaking landscapes and a variety of flora and fauna of Israel.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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The David Nahmias Center is located at the KKL-JNF compound at Gilat, not far from Ofakim.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Devira Forest is situated in the southern Judean foothills toward the Negev and is part of the Lahav Forest. Together, they form an ecological corridor that connects the Judean Hills and Hebron with the Mediterranean Sea. Devira Forest serves as a habitat for an abundance of wildlife and migratory birds.
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Geographic location:
Arava and Eilat highlands
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Eilat's Holland Park in southern Israel offers a footpath for fitness walkers and nature lovers.
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Geographic location:
Arava and Eilat highlands
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Millions of migrating birds land in Eilat in southernmost Israel to rest and “refuel” before continuing their journey from Africa onwards to Europe and Asia, or vice versa.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Carpets of wild flowers, history ancient and modern, footpaths and hiking trails: You can find them all over and around Mount Gilboa, Israel's treasure.
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Geographic location:
Negev highlands
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A Blue Lake in an oasis: In the heart of the desert, in the Negev hills, on the banks of Revivim River, KKL-JNF created an impressive recreation site with a lake, green lawns, picnic areas and a scenic lookout.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Goren Park is situated in the heart of the Western Galilee woodland overlooking the gully of Nahal Kziv. Established by KKL-JNF in 1963, it was the first large park in the country to consist entirely of native Israeli common oak woodland.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The Hadera River (Nahal Hadera) rises in the hills of Samaria, traverses the coastal plain and runs into the sea to the north of Givat Olga.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Hamalachim – Shahariya Forest is located 4 km east of Kiryat Gat. The forest was named after the Shahariya transit camp, which was established in 1956 slightly west of where the forest was planted, one of the first in Israel.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Hanita Forest occupies an area of over 2,300 dunam (approx 575 acres) across the slopes of the Western Galilee hills at a height of between 100 and 400 meters above sea level.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Haruvit Forest offers unadulterated nature and expansive landscapes. This unique forest boasts breathtaking natural landscapes and fascinating archeological sites. It is entirely wheelchair accessible, not only the trails, but also the picnic areas, rest points and toilet facilities.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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KKL-JNF has transformed a corner of the barren landscape into a miniature oasis, some six kilometers to the west of Beersheba, near Kibbutz Hatzerim.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Spring brings enchanted days to KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake. Bird migration is in full swing and the air is filled with the scent of distant shores.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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The place to watch thousands of migratory birds and birds of Israel! In the Hula Valley in the Upper Galilee, KKL-JNF has developed an internationally acclaimed bird watching park. Twice a year, no less than 390 species of birds pass through the area; water fowl, birds of prey and songbirds, water buffaloes and wildcats, unique flora and fauna. Over 500 million birds pass through Hula Valley each year.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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After Herzl’s death in 1904, a forest was planted in Hulda to commemorate him, along with a house named after him. This fascinating site documents the history of Israel's early pioneers, through multimedia displays in the heart of nature.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Do not miss the the interactive visitors center at the Ilanot Arboretum. Here, interactive displays, virtual reality, a wrap-around movie cinema and more reveal the secrets of the trees.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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A tour of the forest is a wonderful experience for nature lovers and an opportunity to get acquainted with foreign, strange and wondrous trees.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Israel's unique wildlife returns to this rehabilitated river: Italy Park – Alexander River is everything the residents of Central Israel could possibly wish for: an all-year-round river, nature, peace and quiet, open spaces and farmed fields.
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Geographic location:
Mt. Carmel, Krayot and surroundings
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Enveloped by vineyards and world-class wineries, Jabotinsky Park lies at the foot of the Ramat HaNadiv heights, at the crossroads between Binyamina and Zichron Yaakov.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The Jerusalem Forest is located southwest of Jerusalem and is the green lung of the residents of Israel's capital. The forest has a variety of trees, flowers and wildlife, remains of ancient farming implements and burial caves.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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A Green Park for a Golden City: The Jerusalem Ring is a new metropolitan park that extends over some 1,500 hectares (3700 acres), surrounding Israel's capital to the north, west, and south.
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Geographic location:
Golan heights
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Jordan Park extends over an area of around 1,000 dunam (approx 250 acres) to the northeast of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), adjacent to the eastern channel of the Jordan River.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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At the KKL-JNF Museum and Educational center in Tel Aviv, you can watch how the fascinating story of the development of the State of Israel unfolds...
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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A Forest Park in the Northern Negev: Lahav Forest houses the Joe Alon Center for Regional Studies, the Museum of Bedouin Culture, underground tunnels, desert wildflowers, recrational areas, archeological remains from Jewish and Christian villages, and bicycle paths.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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A grove of Mount Atlas mastic trees attracts song birds migrating to Africa during the autumn season.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Landau Forest lies at the edge of Kiryat Tivon in the Western Galilee, and perpetuates the memory of Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Landau (1882-1928), philosopher, ideologue and leader of the HaPoel HaMizrahi movement.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Memory, Strength, Vivacity and Love of Nature: On the banks of Kisalon River in the Jerusalem corridor, KKL-JNF and World B'nai Brith planted a forest to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The six million trees, planted in 1951, are a living monument of eternally green memorial candles for the six million of our people who perished during World War II.
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Geographic location:
Mt. Carmel, Krayot and surroundings
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Hills and vales, rivers, cliffs and dense Mediterranean woodland all combine to make the Carmel Ridge Forests a lively ecological area gaily carpeted with flowers, dotted with recreational parks and endowed with magnificent scenic lookouts.
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Geographic location:
Golan heights
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The Naftali Mountains Forest grows along the Ramim Ridge in the west of the Galilee Panhandle. These hills soar to a height of over 800 meters, and the ridge’s peaks offer a magnificent view of upper-northern Israel, including the Hula Valley, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon and southern Lebanon.
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Geographic location:
Negev highlands
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Nahal Besor is a trail in southern Israel that follows the 80 km Nahal HaBesor stream-bed. The trail traverses a nature reserve encompassing badlands that flower at the end of winter, wildlife, nature pools, archaeological sites and vegetation, and passes reservoirs and pools constructed by KKL-JNF to trap floodwater that rushes through the stream during the winter flash-floods.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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The Gerar River (Nahal Grar) is the main tributary of the Besor River (Nahal HaBesor), the park is situated in the Gerar River gully between the towns of Netivot and Ofakim, and the area is planted with tamarisk, eucalyptus, olive and carob trees.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Bird watching, river walks, splendid archeological sites and a water park: You can find all these along the Harod River right here in Israel!
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Geographic location:
Negev highlands
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Ofakim Park is situated east of the town of Ofakim, not far from Beersheva, the capital city of Israel's south. Begining as a forest that was planted in 1978 by KKL-JNF, Ofakim has become a large green oasis, encompassing the historic Patish Fortress, scenic hiking and cycling routes, and disabled-accessible recreation sites.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The forest extends in a green strip adjacent to the Pisgat Zeev and Neveh Yaakov neighborhoods of northern Jerusalem, and was planted by KKL-JNF from 1982 onwards. Nature lovers will discover that this small forest offers a rich variety of Israel flora and fauna.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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This forest is located between Shimson Junction and Nahshon Junction, and forms part of a larger donated forest dedicated to the memory of Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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See the anicent and modern history of the Land of Israel amidst the breathtaking forested hills near Jerusalem in Yitzhak Rabin Park.
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Geographic location:
Galilee
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Forests, streams and open spaces in the biosphere: Ramat Menashe combines planted forests with natural gall oak forests, open spaces, fields, villages, orchards, springs and flowing streams. Listed by UNESCO as a biosphere, Ramat Menashe is a model of sustainable coexistence between man and nature in Israel.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Rosh HaAyin Community Forest, which extends over an area of around 1,050 dunam (approx 262.5 acres), provides a green belt on the northern fringes of the town adjacent to its new neighborhoods.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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This beautiful park and ornithological site is situated in Rosh Tzipor (Bird’s Head) Forest in HaYarkon Park in the heart of Tel Aviv.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The Sataf site is situated to the east of Har Eitan, on the western fringes of Jerusalem. Sataf offers many stunning walks in nature, where you can also see olive orchards and agricultural plots on ancient agricultural terraces.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Kinneret Landscapes, a Bicycle Path and a Campsite: Switzerland Forest is situated on the steep slope descending from the Poriah Heights to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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The David Nahmias Center in Gilat tells the story of how KKL-JNF made the Negev bloom. Facilities include an accessible tree trail, a rescue garden, historic workshops and an experimental jojoba grove.
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Geographic location:
Arava and Eilat highlands
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Eilat also offers visitors a variety of remarkable natural sites. KKL-JNF, with the help of local city organizations and its Friends throughout the world, invites the general public to Lizard Land, an exceptionally crowded colony of spiny-tailed lizards.
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Geographic location:
Golan heights
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The Menara Cliffs in Israel is a breathtaking nature spot that boasts woodlands, precipitous mountainsides, valleys and the steep slopes of the Naftali Hills Ridge (Ramim Ridge) at a height of over 700 meters above sea level.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Situated in southern Israel, this winter pond attracts a large numbers of waterfowl and provides a home for rare aquatic plants whose habitats have been destroyed.
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Geographic location:
Arava and Eilat highlands
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Timna Park, in the heart of the southern Arava in southern Israel, offers a historical and geological experience amid a primordial landscape. Hiking, walking and biking for all the family.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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The Vickar Observation Deck at the Mishmar HaSharon Reservoir is a wonderful place to watch waterfowl. You can also enjoy a picnic in nearby Alexander River-Italy Park.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Israel’s Largest Planted Forest: The Yatir Forest in the north-western Negev is named after the Levite city whose ruins are found within it. Yatir Forest proves that we can combat desertification, and heal the wounded earth.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Yeruham Park has become a very important stopover point for migratory birds. Here, you can observe songbirds, waterfowl, and bird-ringing activities.
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