In the summer of 2025, a group of 21 volunteers from the United States and Canada arrived at the Sataf Forest as part of a volunteer activity initiated by the KKL-JNF.
Upon arrival, they received a professional briefing from the KKL-JNF, which included: an explanation of the purpose of the activity, an emphasis on safety rules, and an overview of the ecological aspects of the work in the field. In addition, the group learned how the high density of canary pine seedlings may pose a danger to the formation of additional fires in the future, and also how the thinning action contributes to the creation of a healthier and more balanced forest.
The group went to the forest together with KKL-JNF guides, and experienced physical work in the forest: identifying seedlings, thinning out crowded areas, and maintaining the required distance between the seedlings.
For the group of volunteers, it was a challenging, but very satisfying experience.
In addition, the group collected waste that had accumulated in the area and cleaned nearby areas. For them, it was a sense of true partnership with nature, KKL-JNF and group members. It was a meaningful experience, which opened the door to the worlds of ecological restoration and environmental contribution in a practical and experiential way.