Forest

Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest

In Israel, biblical history isn’t locked away in museums – it’s just there, scattered across the hillsides, waiting for anyone who takes the time to look.

YATIR, NESTLED in the mountains of southern Judah, was a spiritual anchor – a place where priests lived, taught, and served.
 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management

KKL Sukkot Activity.

Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered

Upano valley.

The Amazon’s Lost City Left Hidden Footprints in Today’s Forests, Study Shows


Fire continues to rage in Israeli national park, woman arrested

A woman in her 30s was arrested after suspicion arose of her igniting the fire. She will be interrogated by Israel Police.

 A fire near Ben-Shemen Forest on October 7, 2021.

Campers evacuated as forest fire spreads through Begin Park

The fire covered nearly 10 acres of land and fire teams did not have control of it. Multiple teams from the Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and Center regional fire teams were at the scene.

 A forest fire near Betar Illit. September 18, 2021.

Nature fund, Ben & Jerry's partner to rehabilitate J'lem forests

In August, about 10,000 dunams of forests in the Judean mountains were burned, with millions of trees and thousands of animals affected.

A Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory in Israel.

Green spaces reduce COVID-19 infection rates - study

The year-long study found that people who live near green spaces are less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes the COVID-19 disease.

Birya forest

Over 10,000 species risk extinction in Amazon, says landmark report

According to the report, the soil and vegetation of the Amazon hold about 200 billion tonnes of carbon, more than five times the whole world's annual CO2 emissions.

A truck loaded with logs cut from an area of the Amazon rainforest is seen in Boca do Acre, Amazonas state, Brazil August 24, 2019

Fires break out throughout northern Israel, Jerusalem

Multiple fires broke out throughout Israel on Thursday afternoon. While some were put out, others are still leaving streets blocked, with Fire and Rescue Services attempting to put out the flames.

Israeli firefighter helps to extinguish wildfire near Beit Shemesh

WZO rehabilitates forests damaged by rockets and incendiary devices

The project, in collaboration with KKL-JNF, is intended to encourage Zionist values that combine a response to terrorism, the integration of Diaspora Jews in Zionist activities and more.

WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel and Marina Rosenberg-Koritny, head of the WZO’s Department of Aliyah Promotion, at dedication of Olim BeIvrit grove in the Western Negev.

Is coffee causing deforestation?

Most of us can't start our day without a cup of coffee, but is this caffeine habit costing the planet?

Coffee beans (Illustrative)

Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs helped shape rain forests - study

“A global catastrophe involving a mass extinction produces a different world.”

An asteroid is seen heading for Earth in an illustrative photo.

France fells oaks to rebuild the Notre-Dame spire

The trunk was large enough for an 18-meter long beam that will help support the weight of the spire.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France