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Experts unite to protect what could be the last wild olive trees in Israel – or the world
The largest known population of the ancient plants grows on fossilized sand ridges in the north and could prove helpful for the olive industry during climate change, researchers say The post Experts ...
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Hiking through history: Discovering Israel's native trees on the trails
It doesn’t take much time for visitors and Israeli newbies to notice one thing about the Holy Land: there aren’t many trees. Or at least, there aren’t many real trees, the massively tall ...
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After fire, what types of trees are best suited for Israel?
The recent fire in Israel’s Carmel Mountains has cast a spotlight on what trees are best suited for Israel’s varied regions. JTA’s Dina Kraft also reports on what’s already there ...
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Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars
HULA VALLEY, Israel — The trees abutting the road leading to Biriya Forest, a nature preserve in northern Israel, at first resemble spruces turning autumnal shades of red, a sight reminiscent of ...
The Economist1d
Israel courts the Middle East’s minorities
Some minorities may see benefits in allying with Israel today. Syria is now ruled by a former al-Qaeda leader. A recent ...
Arutz Sheva28d
In a dark exile, whispering trees
These trees offered the Jews some measure of "Tanchumah ... a soul that is rooted in Israel’s sacred beginnings and pointed toward the ultimate Redemption—a soul whose two feet stand on ...
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Experts unite to protect what could be the last wild olive trees in Israel – or the world
Experts from key state and civil society organizations are joining forces to protect what could be the last wild olive trees in Israel. The plants — many looking more like bushes, with tiny ...