Israel nature

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‘This is not a botanical garden – it is a botanical farm!’

Huge forest fires highlighted the ability of Israelis to rally in times of adversity but also fanned sectarian tensions and raised questions about disaster preparations.

"A crash – Adam sits up in bed in time to see a huge branch float to the ground and a ball of flame arc across the street and set a tree on their side alight."

Par-delà les murs d’incompréhension et les clivages idéologiques, des soldats du feu de tous horizons ont lutté main dans la main pour venir à bout de la dernière vague d’incendies

One of the species that fights back against the loss of its habitat is the bright yellow Sternbergia (called helmonit in Hebrew).

Sowing the seeds of hope: JNF-USA leaders talk about their vision for the future.

The strong smell and increased mosquito population afflict permanent residents as well as visiting tourists.

Even those who drive on the Highway 443 regularly do not often take the time to look around at the beautiful forests found on both sides of the road.

The Gazelle Valley green lung looks to add a visitors center, wading ponds, outdoor classrooms and shaded areas, as its guardians remain wary of money-making schemes to exploit the space.