List of forests in Israel

The forests of contemporary Israel are mainly the result of a massive afforestation campaign by the Jewish National Fund (JNF). This article is a list of these forests.

Ben Shemem

In the 19th century and up to World War I, the Ottoman Empire cleared the land of Israel of its natural reserves of pine and oak trees, in order to build railways across the empire.[1] Since it was founded the JNF has planted in Israel more than 260 million trees creating 280 forests, and still operates today.[2]

Northern District

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Central District

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Ben Shemen Forest
 
Hulda Forest
 
Rosh HaAyin Forest

Jerusalem District

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Aminadav Forest

Southern District

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rejsen rundt i Israel. Denmark: Politikkens forlag. 1997. pp. 127–128. ISBN 87-567-5751-4.
  2. ^ "JNF Forestry and Green Innovations". jnf.org. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  3. ^ a b "JPost | French-language news from Israel, the Middle East & the Jewish World". Fr.jpost.com. Retrieved 2013-08-11.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Misgav Regional Council". Old.misgav.org.il. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  5. ^ "Deep into the forest". Archived from the original on 2015-03-23.
  6. ^ Seth J. Frantzman. "Walks in the woods, Review of "Israel's Forest Book," Anat Madmony". Jpost.com. Archived from the original on 2013-08-09. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  7. ^ "Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund".
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